Parts of Epping Forest have been continually wooded since Neolithic times, and during the 12th century it was a favourite royal hunting ground of Henry II. Covering more than 6,000 …

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Epping Forest

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Train Station

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822 m

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1543, this medieval timber museum was Henry VIII's hunting lodge. It’s named after Queen Elizabeth I. It’s worth a visit, even if you just run past to marvel at its construction.

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1.70 km

Connaught Water

Highlight • Trail

Close to Chingford, within easy running distance, is Connaught Water. There's a circular trail around the perimeter of the lake which is abundant with wildlife, especially during the colder months when ducks and geese overwinter on the lake.

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4.46 km

Ancient Oak Tree in Epping Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Epping Forest was once a royal hunting ground. Today it's the largest public open space in London. You can run for 12 miles (19.3 km) from Manor Park in East …

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5.68 km

The Green Ride, Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

Gorgeous wide gravel trail slicing right through Epping Forest. Great running any time of the year. Firm underfoot in the winter, lush green in the summer and golden in the autumn. Perfect.

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8.38 km

Original Tea Hut

Highlight • Cafe

The Original Tea Hut was founded in the 1920s. It still serves honest food and drinks and is very popular with locals, cyclists and bikers.
Open every day from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

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12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

3.85 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

5.62 km

3.27 km

2.36 km

679 m

197 m

124 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge

Connaught Water

Ancient Oak Tree in Epping Forest

The Green Ride, Epping Forest

Original Tea Hut

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