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Epping Forest
Chigwell

Hainault Forest – Hainault Forest loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Epping Forest
Chigwell

Hainault Forest – Hainault Forest loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

Easy

4

hikers

Hainault Forest – Hainault Forest loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

01:53

7.04km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

963 m

Sheepwater Pond

Highlight • Natural

2

1.94 km

Hainault Forest

Highlight • Forest

Really felt like I was much more remote than I was. Wide double tracks, fire roads and interspersed single track.

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3

2.29 km

Hainault Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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4

5.01 km

5

5.01 km

Miller & Carter Steakhouse

Highlight • Restaurant

6

5.10 km

Roots and Drops Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Squeeze through the gap in the fence and directly ahead of you is the start of the route. Watch out for the obstacles including a stream crossing and a medium …

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7.04 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

2.18 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

1.84 km

999 m

994 m

130 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 26 August

24°C

18°C

97 %

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