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East Of England

Hainault Forest – Roots and Drops Trail loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Hainault Forest – Roots and Drops Trail loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

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Hainault Forest – Roots and Drops Trail loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

01:51

6.97km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.57 km

Hainault Henge Wooden Sculptures

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hainault Forest trails feature a number of sculptures fashioned out of the woodland.

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2

1.73 km

Boating Lake, Hainault Forest Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

You'll find the Boating Lake in Hainault Forest Country Park, a little slice of peaceful, green paradise away from the urban sprawl. The London LOOP trail goes past it, so …

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4.92 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

5.49 km

Climb and Descent on Epping Road

Highlight • Climb

5

5.49 km

Miller & Carter Steakhouse

Highlight • Restaurant

6

5.58 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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6.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

2.54 km

327 m

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.28 km

2.08 km

1.69 km

811 m

102 m

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Friday 19 June

27°C

17°C

24 %

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