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Connaught Water – Epping Forest Loop from Chingford

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Connaught Water – Epping Forest Loop from Chingford

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January 13, 2022

Connaught Water – Epping Forest Loop from Chingford

Moderate

03:35

13.6km

3.8km/h

120m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Train Station

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5.06 km

Ancient Tree in Epping Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Another stunning towering tree in Epping Forest. This spot is perfect for a photo op or a quiet moment of appreciation.

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9.07 km

Strawberry Hill Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Strawberry Hill Pond is located within Epping Forest and provides a peaceful retreat perfect for a rest and picnic following a forest walk.

The pond is enveloped by conifers and …

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10.9 km

Grimston's Oak (The Monarch of the Forest)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Also known as 'The Monarch of the Forest', Grimston's Oak is estimated to be around 350 years old. It is named after a cricketer, Robert Grimston who played in the …

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11.2 km

Connaught Water

Highlight • Forest

This is on the Epping Forest Centenary Walk - an easy day walk is from Chingford to Epping, with plenty of time to sit and admire this beautiful location along …

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11.7 km

Connaught Water, Epping Forest

Highlight • Lake

A stone's throw from central London, Epping forest offers an immersive countryside experience, with its Oak, Beech and Hornbeam forests, grasslands, heaths and flowing waterways.

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12.6 km

Butler's Retreat and Water Fountain

Highlight • Cafe

Great location, awesome pit stop for food and a beautiful water fountain!! Perfect for refills.

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12.8 km

Queen Elizabeth I's Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

This stunning museum started life as Henry VIII's hunting lodge. Lying on the edge of Epping Forest, it was built in 1543 and survives with its medieval timber construction. Now …

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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

6.05 km

906 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

3.58 km

1.63 km

1.19 km

278 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Connaught Water – Epping Forest Loop from Chingford

Ancient Tree in Epping Forest

Strawberry Hill Pond

Grimston's Oak (The Monarch of the Forest)

Connaught Water

Connaught Water, Epping Forest

Butler's Retreat and Water Fountain

Queen Elizabeth I's Hunting Lodge

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