Epping Forest circular walk

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Overview

Meet: lay-by alongside Cricket Ground in Buckhurst Hill off A121 (road between Loughton and Buckhurst Hill) opposite site of the old Roebuck Hotel (now Roebuck Heights). Parking charges apply, suggest parking in local roads, 20 and 397 buses stop nearby.

A circular undulating forest walk mainly on good paths but could be some mud. Lunch at High Beach (café and pub).

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 41041 94524
Nearest postcode:: IG9 5SF
what3words:: driver.solo.range

Start time:: 10:30 am

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