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The Deer Sanctuary, Epping Forest

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Theydon Bois

The Deer Sanctuary, Epping Forest

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Location: Theydon Bois, Epping Forest, Essex, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Theydon Bois Village – Epping Thicks loop from Ivy Chimneys

12.1km

03:13

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Epping Thicks – Theydon Bois Village loop from Theydon Bois

10.8km

02:54

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Theydon Bois Station – Theydon Bois Village loop from Theydon Bois

8.14km

02:12

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex Foxfield

July 17, 2023

It's often possible to spot the Deer Sanctuary's fallow deer inhabitants from the trails in this part of Epping Forest. Once a Royal hunting forest, Epping has had a long association with deer.

The increase in road traffic through the forest in the 1950s meant deer were often getting hit by cars. The sanctuary was set up in 1959 to protect them.

Peter

August 22, 2022

Deer sightings not guaranteed! (Although we did spot a few does in the distance.)

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Location: Theydon Bois, Epping Forest, Essex, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

The Deer Sanctuary, Epping Forest

1. Theydon Bois Village – Epping Thicks loop from Ivy Chimneys

2. Epping Thicks – Theydon Bois Village loop from Theydon Bois

3. Theydon Bois Station – Theydon Bois Village loop from Theydon Bois

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