Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Theydon Bois village loop from Theydon Bois

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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Theydon Bois village loop from Theydon Bois

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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Theydon Bois village loop from Theydon Bois

02:12

8.17km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Epping Forest

The Deer Sanctuary

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

19 m

Theydon Bois station

Highlight • Rest Area

Entrance only on the west side, then you cross the rails to return to London

Tip by

2.12 km

View of Epping Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great back path to Loughton

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2.23 km

The Deer Sanctuary, Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

This deer sanctuary is home to a population of fallow deer and is located on the edge of Epping Forest. The sanctuary is part of Epping Forest's long history of deer conservation, dating back to medieval times when the forest was a royal hunting ground.

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3.78 km

Open Woodland Path in Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A zone of lighter forestation with patches of open land.

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5.01 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 hectares). The legend goes that Boudica's last stand against the Romans occurred here, though there's no actual evidence that this is the case.

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5.17 km

Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

8.04 km

Theydon Bois village

Highlight • Pub

Theydon Bois, despite being on the Central line of the London Underground, is a tranquil and attractive village in the Epping Forest region. It's a great place to start a hike in the nearby woodland and the official 6.6-mile (10.6km) Oak Trail begins from the station. There are a few great pubs and restaurants near the station too, perfect for a post-hike refuel.

Tip by

8.17 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

1.62 km

772 m

301 m

279 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

2.47 km

1.39 km

715 m

580 m

437 m

Elevation

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Friday 6 November

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Comments

November 16, 2025,Essex - Epping Forest - Theydon Bois - Oak Trail [🌦️🍁🍄🏔️🍎]

Our Rating: 7.5/10 (an old favourite in the autumn - fungi explosion especially parasol mushrooms, very scenic and undulating, deer-spotting, and of course a bench rest point at the start point to do up your walking boots!)