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Also known as Lost Pond

Strawberry Hill Pond is located within Epping Forest and provides a peaceful retreat perfect for a rest and picnic following a forest walk. The pond is enveloped by conifers and sweet chestnut trees and has a very tranquil and pleasant feel to it. There's a little wooden bench next to the water where you can sit and soak up the atmosphere.

Hainault Forest is an ancient forest home to an array of beautiful plant and animal species. There's a canopy of oak and hornbeam and a burst of seasonal bluebells in spring, accompanied by an impressive display of around 158 bird species! The views from within the forest of the surrounding area are fantastic. There's also a boating lake, miniature henge and café to explore.

run to the back of Strawberry Hill Ponds off the main path. Into some fun single trails towards the Green Ride.

Ice cream van on route! Yum!

A peaceful pond in the middle of the forest, originally a gravel extraction pit but now since reclaimed by nature.

Quiet and relaxing, some mosquitos here and there!

Amwell Nature Reserve is a wonderful place for a stroll, with beautiful viewpoints and much to interest wildlife enthusiasts. It is host to myriad habitats including reedbeds, grassland and woodland. The most interesting aspect of the reserve is Great Hardmead Lake and its islands. Summer is notable for the 21 species of dragonfly that hunt across the waters, while winter sees migrating birds inhabit the site. There's even a designated Dragonfly Trail, which is open between May and September.