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West Essex Group

We are the West Essex Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Meet: Buckhurst Hill station (main entrance). Parking possible in nearby roads but check parking restrictions (Stradbroke Grove 2-3pm). A walk through the forest around Buckhurst Hill. Heading out towards Connaught Water and back via Whitehall Plain and Knighton Woods where we hope the rhododendrons will be in bloom. There will be a short refreshment stop at Butlers Retreat.

Finish Time: 13.30.

Thursday, 5 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 41779 93912
Nearest postcode:
IG9 5ER
what3words:
dance.lakes.liner
Start time:
10:30 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking