Hertfordshire Walks – Deacon Hill Video

Walks And Walking – Hertfordshire Walks – Deacon Hill Video

Walks And Walking – Hertfordshire Walks – Deacon Hill Video.

This video was taken on a 7 mile circular Hertfordshire walk to Deacon Hill. The chalk downs in Hertfordshire offers excellent walking. This walking route includes a steep climb up to Deacon Hill for a wonderful view of the chalk downs and then tracks around beautiful green lanes and field paths. The full article can be found here Walks And Walking – Deacon Hill Hertfordshire Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Epping Forest Upshire Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Epping Forest Upshire Walking Route

This walking route starts at High Beach in the heart of Epping Forest and walks The Forest Way through to Upshire, Copped Hall and Copped Hall Gardens and then back to High Beach. This is a lovely walk where there is always the opportunity to catch a glimpse of Fallow Deer and Muntjac Deer which makes the walking even more enjoyable.

Fallow Deer Epping Forest Walking Routes

Strapping our little man safely in to the child carrier and lacing up our walking boots we were ready for the next 7 miles and just over 2 hours of forest walking.The child carrier has been such a blessing and you can watch our short video from today here: Littlelife child carrier.

Starting out at Pillow Mound in High Beach opposite the Epping Forest Centres and the Kings Head pub we headed past the tea hut to find The Forest Way path on our left by the small car park. Continuing on this pathway we crossed 2 roads enetring Woodredon Farm and past Woodredeon House on our left.

The Forest Way then crosses over the M25 motorway which always surprises me how such an ugly noisy (but essential!) road can split the beautiful Epping Forest.

With Oxleys Wood on our left we then pass a small area of housing before entering the road at Upshire where we turned right along the road which then bends round to the right with the Upshire Village sign on our left. Continuing down the road for a short while we then turned left in to the woodland in to Burgess Farm up to Copped Hall Green on our right.

Upshire Village Sign Epping Forest Walking Route

The track then bends round to the right at Lodge Farm stables and then continues in to Copped Hall Gardens and then we continued straight until we reached a junction at The White House where we turned right almost walking back on ourselves and then we turned left shortly after through Copped Hall with The Slevage on our right. At the M25 crossing we turned right along the track to the tunnel and crossed the M25 and out the otherside to the path that then started to bend round to our left.

We then reached the entrance to Warren Lodge and Warren Wood where we turned right to follow the road down past a crossing and straight down to the Epping Road B1393 at Long Running. Here we turned right to the roundabaout where we then turned right to the fork in the road where we turned left and down through Sunshine Plain to a T-juntion where we turned left to walk around the bend in the road and back to High Beach.

The wildlife was in abundance today and we saw Fallow Deer, English Longhorn cattle, grouse, partridge, Lots and lots of rabbits and squirrels, ducks, ducklings and even a turtle!

Here are some photos from the walk: Epping Forest Upshire Walks

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Walks And Walking – Deacon Hill Hertfordshire Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Deacon Hill Hertfordshire Walking Route

The chalk downs in Hertfordshire offers excellent walking. This circular walking route includes a steep climb up to Deacon Hill for a wonderful 360 view of the chalk downs and then tracks around beautiful green lanes and field paths.

Here are some photos from the walk: Deacon Hill Photographs

Climbing Deacon Hill Hertfordshire Icknield Way Chalk Downs

We parked in the village of Pirton and popped Tedi in his child carrier before heading to St Marys Churchyard turning left in to Crabtree Lane followed by the Great Green by the Motte and Bailey pub where we crossed Hitchin Road on to Icknield Way. We climbed steadily between fields to pass Tingley Wood and then forked left to join the road where we turned right before turning left at a lay-by on to green lane still on Ickfield Way. At the gate we turned right to detour up to Deacon Hill and enjoyed the views and had a good look round, mainly to catch our breath and take some photos and a short video of the 360 degree views.

360 Degree View From Deacon Hill Chalk Downs Hertfordshire Icknield Way

Walking back down to rejoin the path which continues down to Telegraph Hill where we took a very sharp left opposite the Telegraph Hill notice board by the waymarker on to a wide gravel path leading to open fields taking the second track on our left we headed in to woodland by the waymaker. This lead us out by Little Offley and through two buildings on to a track straight ahead and now heading towards Welbury House. We then turned left at the house and past the entrance to New Welbury Farm and Park View Stables going right at the waymaker which took us in to a copse.

We then crossed the stables yard to folow the path uphill to a kissing gate and then walked across the meadow to the road and continued straight before turning left at the belt of trees and then right at the Chiltern Way extension. We then crossed the field turning right after a gate in to pasture land with the sight of High Down House ahead. Following the natural path through another gate we turned left by the hedge and then right along another one back on to Hitchin Road.

All that was left was to cross Walnut Tree Road and turn left through the kissing gate in to more pasture land to walk diagonally right to the church and castle at Pirton some two and a half hours and nearly 7 miles later.

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Walks And Walking: Criccieth Castle Walking Route

Walks And Walking: Criccieth Castle Walking Route

If you are looking for a good area for walking routes then walking in Wales is great for all types of walks. In the Spring of 2010 I walked around the Criccieth Castle walking route which included Cardigan Bay, Afon Dwyfor and Llanystumdwy.

For more photos of this walk and the surrounding areas please click here: Walking In Wales

Criccieth Castle, Cardigan Bay, Afon Dwyfor, Wales

Starting off my walk at the Criccieth Castle car park I headed straight down to the sea which is now on my left hand side. Walking for a short while the road turns inwards and around Cefn Castell in the middle of Cardigan Bay where I then turned left to rejoin the path by the sea.

The path then descended to the beach at Ynysgain, an area of the National Trust, where I then turned inland by Afon Dwyfor and maintained my route through a gate and stile to another gate and then I turned right at the gate and stile walking up to reach the railway line passing through several gates and stiles to Aberkin with Afon Dwfor on my left as I reached the village of Lllanystumdwy.

At the church on the bend of the river I continued straight on passed the Lloyd George Museum on my right to a long farm lane with plenty of sheep to keep me company. Halfway along the lane was a wonderful viewpoint where I took a photo of the castle and at the end of the lane I turned right to head downwards along the road back to the sea front.

I then turned left back to the castle car park after a lovely spring stroll covering about 5 miles and taking just over 2 hours.

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Walks And Walking – Summer Walks In Suffolk – Walking Routes

Walks And Walking – Summer Walks In Suffolk – Walking Routes

If you are looking for a good area for walking routes then walking in Suffolk is great for all types of walks. I recently walked around the South Suffolk walking route including Southwold, Walberswick, Dunwich and Aldeburgh.

Walking The Shingle Beach At Dunwich To Walberswick April 2011

Southwold

The history of Southwold dates back to the Doomsday Book as a fishing port and receiving its own town charter from King Henry VII in 1489. Over the centuries a shingle bar engulfed the harbour mouth swept in from the North Sea which prevented the town from becoming a major port.

A fire devastated a large portion of the town in 1659 severely damaging the 12^th Century St Edmunds Church whereby, even today, these spaces have never been built on and give Southwold its unique charm. Gun Hill, the green directly above the sea wall to the far right of the pier, includes the 6 18-pounder cannons to commemorate the Battle of Sole Bay in 1672 with Southwold Museum housing a worthwhile collection.

Here is the walk I completed in Southwold: Summer Walks In Suffolk: Walberswick And Southwold

Walberswick

Walberswick is just the other side of Southwold Harbour and is where we stayed for this holiday. The ruins at the top of the village, the 15^th Century St Andrews Church depict how big the area used to be but, in the main, the area is now a very good and well maintained heath and marshland. It offers a wide and varied habitat for wildlife and birds. In 1953 the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was celebrated with its ornate metalwork village sign by the green and since then the area has attracted many famous celebrities.

However, the village is actually more famous for the annual crabbing competition held every August; The British Open Crabbing Championship.

Here is the walk I completed in Walberswick: Summer Walks In Suffolk: Walberswick

Dunwich

Over 1,500 years ago Dunwich was the capital of East Anglia but the harbour and virtually all of the town has been engulfed and reclaimed by the sea due to coastal erosion. In 1286 a sea surge hit the East Anglian Coastline, again in 1328 and 1347, resulting in 400 homes, 8 churches, 5 houses of religious orders, 3 chapels and 2 hospitals destroying its main export industry of wool and grain and ceasing the import of fish, furs and timber from the Icelandic and Baltic region.

Dunwich actually dates back as far as the 7^th Century when St Felix of Burgundy founded the See of East Anglia, referenced again in the Doomsday Book in 1806 and although Dunwich is no more than a village it is still referred to as a town. A popular legend in the area is that at certain tides you can hear the sound of church bells ringing from below the sea waves.

Here is the walk I completed in Dunwich: Summer Walks In Suffolk: Dunwich

Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh is a delightful seaside town located on the River Alde and has been made famous by one man, Benjamin Britten, who founded the Aldeburgh Festival of Arts in 1948.

In medieval times Aldeburgh was a busy fishing port housing the shipbuilding industries of the time. As the harbour silted up and the shingle bars evaded the coastline the area went in to decline but has now been reinvented as a weekend seaside town serving excellent fish and chips, quaint fishing huts and all very child friendly. The surrounding marshes make for interesting walking and the nature reserve offers good sightings of birds and wildlife.

Here is the walk I completed in Aldeburgh: Summer Walks In Suffolk: Aldeburgh

 

Craghoppers Superlite Shock Absorber Walking Poles

Craghoppers Superlite Shock Absorber Walking Poles

I use Craghoppers Superlite Shock Absorber Walking Poles for the majority of walking routes as I find they are perfect for all types of walks. Each walking pole is made of aircraft grade aluminium and extends to 60cm to 125cm so perfect all all heights and are extremely lightweight at only 265g.

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Walking with my Craghoppers Walking Poles Walberswick Suffolk April 2011

Each shock absorbing pole has a composite cork and ligh foam grip handle with an adjustable padded strap and a narrow profile 3 section design which easily twists in to a lockable position.I mainly use these poles for when the ground is a little unstable for better balance over rockier terrains, steep declining tracks or walking across shingle banks or loose stone underfoot.

They have also been very handy for an improved traction on wet hill walks as the bottom of the pole can be removed to reveal a spike. That way the pole doesn’t slip, it digs straight in to the soil and achieves good balance.Craghoppers have considerable technical know how and have designed an amazingly light yet superbly strong walking pole that takes the strain out of any trek.

The cork and foam grip handle means it doesn’t chafe my hands and the adjustable strap enables me to comfortably secure them when climbing over stiles and crossing fords. They are really well suited to outdoor and Nordic walking.

Craghoppers Superlite Shock Absorber Walking Poles

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Craghoppers started to make outdoor clothes specifically designed for the harsh outdoor elements back in 1965. A group of adventurers in West Yorkshire were planning to climb Everest and wanted top notch outdoor clothing to withstand the harshest of conditions, so they researched and designed fabrics that would protect them from the extreme cold. All their preparation paid off as they successfully reached the summit of Everest. This was the birth of Craghoppers.

Summer Walks in Suffolk – Dunwich circular walking route

Summer Walks In Suffolk

Dunwich Circular Walking Route

Another glorious but windy day in Suffolk where my walk started from outside our front door in Walberswick. I packed up my rucksack with plenty of water as I find the bracing sea air makes you quite thirsty and the first 45 minutes of the walk was going to be across the shingle to the tea rooms at Dunwich by the spacious car park.

Walking Poles are an absolute essential on the shingle as they give you greater stability and help you maintain a steady pace. They also take your mind off the fact you have a very long and straight blustery coastal beach walk ahead. It still didn’t deter me from wearing my walking shorts and a sturdy pair of walking boots for the 8 miles ahead of me on this circular walk around the beaches, marshes and heaths.

Sandlings Walk Bridleway Signpost Dunwich Suffolk May 2011

For more photographs of this walk click here: Summer Walks in Suffolk – Dunwich circular walking route.

The irony of this walk is that Dunwich was made famous by once being the largest medieval town in England but now it has all been lost to the sea. The cliffs have suffered from extremely bad erosion from the North Sea and it’s winds.

At the Anchor pub in Walberswick there is a footpath sign that I followed until I reach the beach where I turned right and braved the shingle for 45 minutes until I reached the car park at Dunwich. Walking up to the road I turned left and just after the fork I turned left on to a footpath that climbs around to the Dunwich Greyfriars 13^th Century Friary ruins following the field edge until turning left at the end and then bearing left following the cliff edge and the roar of the seas below. I then skirted around Greyfriars Wood and walked underneath a quaint footbridge to a pathway between houses that then lead to the road and a sign shortly after in the trees for Dairy House.

Here I turned left and walked along the obvious pathway and signposts through the main part of Greyfriars Wood until I reached the road where I turned left and walked past 2 caravan sites on my left. At the end of this road I entered the Dunwich National Trust area where I turned left before enetering the track to the car park. This followed the edge of the cliffs to the National Trust’s Coastguard Cottages and kept left around them to the small garden and view of the Sizewell Nuclear Power Station.

Turning right to find the Heath Barn Field Centre I followed the signpost for a short while before turning right up a sandy path that climbs up gradually through Dunwich Heath. Keeping on Sandlings Walk I followed the obvious pathway in a northerly direction until I reached a crossing of paths at Mount Pleasant where I continued in a northerly direction crossing a road until I reached Sandy Lane Farm where I turned right to walk down a wide shaded path. This lead me to the main Dunwich road with St James’s Church on my right.

I then turned left for a short while before turning right at the Bridge Nurseries and Cafe which then set me on course for the final stage of the walk which was to follow the pthways with least resistance across the edge of Dunwich Forest and then Dunwich Marshes with the sea on my right hand side at all times and heading in a northerly direction.

The pathways then start to slowly bend right towards the beach and after passing the caravan park on my left I found the pathway where I first started the walk and ended up back on the road by the Anchor pub some 3 hours later. Time for lunch!

Summer Walks In Suffolk – Walberswick And Southwold

Summer Walks In Suffolk

Walberswick to Southwold Circular Walking Route

Starting off our journey from Walberswick Green we made our way to the Walberswick side of Southwold Harbour which is a short walk from the Bell Inn. A fine establishment that we would be returning to on our way back! This was more of a relaxing stroll rather than a good walk so it was flip flops, walking shorts and a windproof jacket.

It was one of those days that was really hot when the wind wasn’t blasting in your face!! When we reached the harbour we turned left along the banks of the water to find a bridge further along. Here we crossed the bridge and continued straight on until we reached a signpost taking us over the common to Southwold.

For the rest of the day’s photographs please click here: Walberswick and Southwold Photos

The signpost to Walberswick from Southwold

The common is actually a golf course and once through we had a very clear view of the water tower. We reached the road where all the cars park up for the day and turned left heading towards the church and then turned right until we reached Southwold Square where we had a meander around the shops before reaching the beach. We turned left at the Sailors Reading Rooms and then past a great view of the lighthouse on our left towards the pier.

Southwold Pier April 2011

A quick shufty up and down the pier and we made our way back to the sea wall and walked all the way along passed the canons and lawns until the concrete turned to sand, where we turned right to get back down to the road. We then continued to walk along the road until we reached Southwold Harbour where we had a very short wait to get on board the ferry to take us back to Walberswick and the Bell Inn some 3 hours later and about 4 or so miles, it was a lovely day, very windy, and a very relaxing walk.

Southwold Harbour Ferry

 

Summer Walks In Suffolk – Walberswick To Dunwich

Summer Walks In Suffolk – Walberswick To Dunwich Circular Walk

This is a really easy walking route to follow although the wind, forestry and beach shingle requires some decent walking gear, windproof jacket, sturdy walking boots and maybe walking poles. The weather in April 2001 was fantastic albeit very windy so we donned our walking shorts strolled out at 10am from Walberswick Green, by the village sign.

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Walking with my Craghoppers Walking Poles Walberswick Suffolk April 2011

Walking out of Walberswick we head up passed The Anchor Pub up to the shop and just before the fork in the road. Turning left just after we headed towards the sea before turning right at the obvious junction. Here we find the blue and yellow Suffolk Coastal Walk signs which is what we then followed until we reached Dunwich. Along the way we past a couple of World War II Pillboxes through the Walberswick National Nature Reserve which is quite impressive with the wildlife available to see; Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, Rabbits, Adders, Sheep, Cows etc.

Adder Found In Dunwich Forest Suffolk April 2011

After meandering some lovely forestry and bright yellow gorse we headed towards the very clear sight of the disused Walberswick Windpump which then turns right back in to some pleasant forestry and on through Dingle Marshes which is a huge expanse of reeds. Passing through two stock gates we entered Dunwich Forest whereby we found a flint wall where some of the stones looked like eyes.

We then passed the Bridge Tearooms and then turned left on to the road to the church before turning left following the signs for the beach. There were many warning signs saying the route was closed but as we saw plenty of walkers we continued to follow the shingle beach back towards Walberswick.

Dunwich was once the largest medieval town in East Anglia before the aggressive seas eroded the coastline. This is evident along the shingle walk where the sea has entered the freshwater rivers and streams of the marshes. After a good 25 minutes of shingle we took the first exit of the beach back in to the marshes which offered a more stable walking surface. Here we then joined back up to the windpump and turned right to rejoin the Suffolk Coastal Path back to Walberswick.

Walking The Shingle Beach At Dunwich To Walberswick April 2011

The path zig zags passed a caravan park and ends up to almost where we started with the village green sign back in view. This was a great walk that we really enjoyed and took us just over 2 hours and a good 7 miles. We then walked around to the other side of the green to our right, where we enjoyed a few pints at the The Bell Inn, a 600 year old inn serving great ales!

Walberswick Village Sign Suffolk April 2011

 

Walks And Walking – Epping Forest Walking Routes

Epping Forest Walking Routes

Epping Forest

Epping Forest was originally reserved as a royal hunting ground. That’s a hunting ground for royals to hunt, not to actually hunt the royals!

Unless you zig zag around the forest, it is quite a stretch to get more than a 2 hour walk out of the forest unless you follow the The Forest Way which starts in Loughton and heads straight upwards to Hatfield, covering a good 25 miles.

Most are short walks, mostly of about an hour or 2 in duration and are designed for non-specialist strollers rather than for purposeful and experienced ramblers, but well fitting footwear is still called for. A walking pole is useful for beating down the odd bramble, or to assist anyone a bit unsteady, but not essential. If you are heading in to the forest glades then some decent walking gear is recommended as getting tagged by brambles is a distinct possibility.

Queen Elizabeth I used to hunt there, hence the aptly named Queen Elizabeth I Hunting Lodge, which is now a museum dedicated to the forest. However, it’s histroy dates back much further than that with the remains of a Roman settlement at Loughton Camp. On many occasions I have spotted fallow and the smaller muntjac deers in all parts of the forest. Muntjac Deers are related to the dark fallow deer and were introduced by James I in 1612. However, they have since become a pest of the farmers in the area.

Queen Victoria once said “It gives me the greatest satisfaction to dedicate this beautiful forest to the use and enjoyment of my people for all time” as she rode in an open carriage from Connaught Water along Fairmead Bottom to High Beach to the jubilant crowds. At the Epping Forest Conservation Centre, a trail leads you through an ancient landscape of coppiced and pollarded trees, identifiable by their massive crowns.

In local history, it was the opportunity the Forest gave for grazing animals and supplying fuel that gave Loughton the kernel of its economy for perhaps a thousand years.Epping Forest has never been enclosed or cultivated, but it has been managed by man throughout its written history. Since Norman times, it has been a wood pasture which is essentially the maintenance of an area for the twin purposes of providing timber and grazing, and implies a mixture of grassland and treed areas.

Initially, there were far more open grassy areas of the forest but over the last 100 years there has been a great decline in grazing. Coupled with the cessation of pollarding means that the forest has become much more dense, cutting off the light below the trees that enabled the growth of many species, particularly of wild flowers, that the Victorians saw as common, but which are now rare or extinct in our Forest.

Easy Short Walks

Easy walks that are suitable for all of the family, mostly up to 5 miles which should take a leisurely 2 to 3 hours to complete. Epping Forest can be quite muddy so it is advisable to wear a good pair of walking boots or waterproof walking shoes. Facilities can be quite limited in Epping Forest with High Beach being the most central location for refreshments and toilet facilities. For more information about Epping Forest visit their official website here.

Knighton Wood and Lords Bushes Walk
An easy 1 mile walk suitable for all of the family and small children through this small island of Epping Forest, can easily be extended by an extra few miles if required.

The Ditches Epping Forest
An easy, but very muddy, walk from The Ditches car park to the Epping Forest Deer Sanctuary and back.

Gunpowder Park Walk
A simple 2 mile circular walk in Gunpowder Park offers leisurely walking routes in an area of conservation near Waltham Abbey.

South Woodford Walk
An easy 3 mile linear walk from South Woodford to Chingford following the Epping Forest Centenary Walk.

Willow Trail Walk
A simple 3 mile classic family circular walk following The Willow Trail, one of the official Epping Forest walking routes, around Connaught Water.

Epping Forest Family Walk
A 3 mile family stroll randomly around the ancient woodlands of Epping Forest from High Beach.

Holly Trail Walk
A simple 3 mile classic family circular walk following The Holly Trail, one of the official Epping Forest walking routes, starting in Chingford.

Chestnut Trail Walk
A simple 4 mile classic family circular walk following The Chestnut Trail, one of the official Epping Forest walking routes, starting in Wanstead.

Wanstead Park Walk
A gentle 4 mile circular walk in Wanstead Park, lakes and woodland on well maintained walking routes, tracks and paths.

Gifford Wood Walk
A good 5 mile official Epping Forest walking route from Lodge Road to Copped Hall, Upshire and Warlies Park to the new Gifford Wood and back.

Family Favourite Walk
An awesome 5 mile circular walk from Chingford taking in all of the best sights of this part of Epping Forest. Following the main walking routes this walk starts at Chingford Plain and takes you to High Beach, Loughton Camp, Kate’s Cellar, Strawberry Hill Ponds, Connaught Water and the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge.

Moderate Longer Walks

These walks are typically between 5 to 10 miles long and can be quite challenging. These types of walks can take between 3 to 5 hours to complete at a good walking pace. Epping Forest has a myriad of pathways so always make sure you have a paper or digital map with you and take refreshments and plenty of liquids with you to keep hydrated. There are plenty of Epping Forest Fallow Deer, Muntjacs and other wildlife to be found on these walking routes so it is always worth keeping as quite as you can to avoid scaring them off before you get to see them!

Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge Walk
An easy 6 mile circular walk from Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge to High Beach and back via the Epping Forest Green Ride walking routes.

Chingford Walk
An easy 6 mile circular walk from Chingford to the famous Epping Forest Bikers Cafe.

Pole Hill Walk
An easy 6 mile circular walk from Chingford to Pole Hill Obelisk and back via the Epping Forest Centenary Walk.

Gilwell Park Walk
A good 6 mile circular walk around Gilwell Park, home of the Scout Association, with a Secret Bluebell Wood Video as an extra bonus!

High Beach Church Walk
A simple 7 mile circular walk from Chingford to High Beach Church and back via the Centenary Walk, one of Epping Forest’s most well known walking routes.

Oak Trail Walk
A gentle 7 mile circular walk along The Oak Trail, one of the official Epping Forest walking routes, including buffer lands, deer sanctuary and Ambresbury Banks.

High Beach Walk
A good 7 mile circular High Beach walk from Connaught Water in Chingford including a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge.

Upshire Walk
A good 7 mile circular walk from High Beach, in the heart of Epping Forest, following The Forest Way walking routes through to Upshire and Copped Hall Gardens.

Waltham Abbey Walk
A leisurely 7 mile circular walk from Waltham Abbey through the Epping Forest Lee Valley Park walking routes and the Royal Gunpowder Mills.

Chipping Ongar Walk
A good 7 mile circular walk in Chipping Ongar starting at the unique Log Church in Greensted following the Essex Way walking routes and back via the Three Forest Way to Ongar Castle Motte and Baileys.

Jacks Hill Walk
A good 7 mile circular walk from Jacks Hill in Theydon Bois including a visit to the Epping Forest Deer Sanctuary.

Kates Cellar Walk
A decent 7 mile circular walk starting and finishing in Chingford, exploring Epping Forest’s Kate’s Cellar at Loughton Camp.

Ambresbury Banks Walk
A solid 8 mile circular walk from High Beach to Ambresbury Banks Fort and then following the main Epping Forest walking routes to Loughton Camp near Loughton.

Essex Way to Epping Walk
A solid 8 mile linear walk along The Essex Way walking routes from Chipping Ongar to the ancient woodlands of Epping Forest.

Deer Sanctuary Walk
A solid 9 mile circular walk starting in Debden following popular walking routes to Abridge, Theydon Bois and then back via the Epping Forest Deer Sanctuary at Birch Hall.

Epping Green Walk
An easy 9 mile linear walk starting in Epping Green following The Forest Way walking routes to the Centenary Way and ending at Chingford Plains.

Hainault Forest Country Park Walk
An easy 9 mile linear walk from Hainault Forest Country Park folloowing the Three Forests Way and London Loop walking routes to Chingford.

Waltham Abbey to Epping Walk
An epic 9 mile linear walk from Waltham Cross to Epping Town via Waltham Abbey and Epping Forest following the historic Green Lanes walking routes.

Good Long Walks

These walks are typically over 10 miles where you can really immerse yourself in Epping Forest and try some of the lesser known walking routes and hidden treasures, taking in as many as you can on a day long walk. Always be fully prepared for good long walks and long distance walking routes taking plenty of fluids, refreshments and plenty of plasters just in case!

Copped Hall Walk
A great 10 mile circular walk from Loughton to Copped Hall House, using some of the most popular walking routes in Epping Forest.

Loughton Walk
A solid 10 mile circular walk from Loughton to Jack’s Hill and Copped Hall House following well known Epping Forest walking routes.

Gifford Wood Walk – Extended
A good 10 mile official Epping Forest walking route from extended from Theydon Bois to the start at Lodge Road to Copped Hall, Upshire and Warlies Park to the new Gifford Wood and back down to Theydon Bois via the Epping Forest Deer Sanctuary.

Abridge Walk
An easy 11 mile circular walk from Hainault Forest Country Park to Abridge and back folowing popular Essex walking routes.

Queen Boudicca Walk
An epic 12 mile circular walk, and one of my Epping Forest favourite walking routes, from Epping Town to Ambresbury Banks and the Queen Boudicca Obelisk with plenty of sightings of the Epping Forest Fallow Deer at Copped Hall.

Theydon Bois Walk
A solid 13 mile circular walk from Theydon Bois following The Essex Way walking routes to the Roman Road and Gernon Bushes Nature Reserve.

Epping Forest District Walk
An easy 14 miles circular walk from Epping Station to Birching Coppice, North Weald Bassett, Hastingwood and back via Thornwood. This is another of my favourite Epping Forest walking routes.

The Forest Way Walk
The Forest Way is a 25 mile long distance linear walk along the walking routes, footpaths and green lanes of Epping Forest and Hatfield Forest.

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I did a series of short walks in Epping Forest over the Easter weekend in 2012 when it was gloriously sunny and perfect for walking:

1. Walks in Essex

2. Epping Forest Walks in Chingford

3. Epping Forest Walks in Wanstead

4. Epping Forest Walks in Gilwell Park including the Secret Bluebell Wood

5. Epping Forest Walks in High Beach

6. Epping Forest Walks in Upshire

7. Epping Forest Walks in Theydon Bois

8. Epping Forest Walks in Ambresbury Banks Fort

9. Epping Forest Walks in Loughton

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