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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Epping Thicks loop from Epping

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East Of England

Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Epping Thicks loop from Epping

Moderate

3.0

(1)

37

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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Epping Thicks loop from Epping

00:46

7.46km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.21 km

Forest Gate Inn

Highlight • Pub

lovely pub

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2

1.22 km

Perky Blenders Coffee Kiosk

Highlight • Cafe

There's a Perky Blenders coffee place here based in a converted caravan. It's a great place to have a flat white and get some rest.

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3

1.22 km

Forest Gate Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice loop to get you heading back to London. Not too much traffic, sweeping down hill corners and turns. Then a steep climb back onto the High Road. Also Forest …

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4

2.90 km

Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

5

3.06 km

Ambresbury Banks — Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Forest

An Iron Age hillfort once stood here, in the northern reaches of Epping Forest. The earthworks are still clearly visible and would have protected an area of 11 acres (4.5 …

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6

5.59 km

Epping Thicks

Highlight • Trail

The wide section of trail takes you through Epping Thicks, a densely wooded part of Epping Forest. Not far from here is Amesbury Banks, the site of an Iron Age …

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B

7.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

786 m

550 m

411 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

2.52 km

855 m

567 m

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Friday 16 October

14°C

6°C

30 %

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