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Cheshunt Station to Epping Station
Visorando Member
11.66 mi
+515 ft
-315 ft
5h 50
Easy
Departure from Broxbourne (Hertfordshire)
Follows the River Lea Navigation thru' Waltham Abbey & past Enfield Lock. We leave the Lea Valley Walk & join the route of the London Loop for almost 2 miles, along the River Lea, past Enfield Island, thru' Sewardstone Marsh & up into Epping Forest. Then thru' a golf course to Lippitts Hill & onto High Beach. There are a few very hilly miles up to and thru' Epping Forest and Bell Common to finish at Epping Station.
Hertford East Station to Cheshunt Station
11.44 mi
+13 ft
-66 ft
5h 15
Easy
Departure from Hertford (Hertfordshire)
Follows River Lea Navigation thru' Ware, St Margarets, Rye House, Dobbs Weir and Broxbourne, to finish on the River Lea Path a short walk east of Cheshunt Station. It's almost impossible to go off-course, unless you make a decision to jump into the canal or take a path away from it.
Little Monk Wood, Baldwins Pond and Broom Hill from Rushey Plain
2.94 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Waltham Abbey (Essex)
This circular walk close to Loughton Camp provides a good way to discover Little Monk Wood, Baldwins Pond and less used paths along Loughton Brook enjoying this peaceful area.
Around Oak Hill and Deer Sanctuary from Piercing Hill
3.93 mi
+233 ft
-213 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Theydon Bois (Essex)
This quiet circular walk uses a section of Epping Forest Centenary Walk close to Ambresbury Banks (remains of banks) before you follow a path in Birch Wood with lovely views over Deer Sanctuary and its wildlife!
Grimston's Oak and Hill Wood from Chingford Plain
4.36 mi
+167 ft
-151 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Waltham Forest (Greater London)
This quiet circular walk provides a good way to discover paths in Bury and Hill woods using a small section of the Epping Forest Centenary Walk. During this walk, you will see a beautiful oak reckoned to be about 350 years old!
Bury Wood and Connaught Water from Chingford Plain
3.45 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Waltham Forest (Greater London)
This pleasant circular walk combines several paths in Bury Woods including Holly and Willow Trails. Then, you will walk around Connaught Water enjoying its wildlife!
Strawberry Hill Ponds, Mount Pleasant and Connaught Water from Barn Hoppitt
7.00 mi
+387 ft
-410 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from London Borough of Waltham Forest (Greater London)
This circular walk with ascents and decents in Epping Forest explores paths in Warren and Strawberry Hills before you go back across Hill Woods. You finally walk along Connaught Water and go back to Barn Hoppitt.
Epping Station to Chipping Ongar
7.69 mi
+249 ft
-338 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Epping (Essex)
From Epping Station, we follow the Essex Way for our whole route. Thru' fields and an ancient track to Coopersale Street, then across fields to Gernon Bushes Nature Reserve. Cross over the M11 and go in a straight line towards Toot Hill. Thru' Toot Hill village and fields to Greensted and onto Chipping Ongar. Two videos at YouTube, one by John Rogers and a second by voxley19, both cover this whole walk.
Epping Forest Loop
8.47 mi
+420 ft
-400 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Epping (Essex)
If you are looking at this walk, it is likely that you want to leave the city for a breath of fresh air. And you can … without leaving it! So, take your Oyster card (or contactless card) and jump on the Central Line with me for a walk through Epping Forest!
Dollis Valley Greenwalk and more
6.50 mi
+233 ft
-217 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from London Borough of Barnet (Greater London)
London is an astonishing patchwork of green spaces, parks and invitations to discover nature.This example is a new surprise offering a green walk in Greater London, England's largest urban area.
Hollow and Bullrush Ponds from Snaresbrook Road
2.97 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Waltham Forest (Greater London)
This easy circular walk mainly uses sections of Epping Forest Centenary Walk and Greenwich Meridian Trail enjoying paths in woods and wildlife along Hollow Pound.
Knebworth
4.99 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Knebworth (Hertfordshire)
A walk around Knebworth taking in Rabley Heath nature reserve.
A short circular walk that includes a section through woodland of Rabley Heath Nature Reserve. Refreshments can be found at The Robin Hood and The Lytton Arms which has a large selection of real ales.
Around ponds in Wanstead Park
3.48 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Redbridge (Greater London)
This beautiful circular walk which mainly uses Chestnut Trail is a good way to discover Wanstead Park walking along several lovely ponds and River Roding.
Dollis Valley Greenwalk - Mill Hill To Hampstead
11.37 mi
+312 ft
-308 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from London Borough of Barnet (Greater London)
Don't want to venture too far from London to find a countryside walk? This is when the Dollis Valley Greenwalk makes an entry. This decently long walk through Barnet and Finchley is that good surprise as it takes you through what is left of former countryside fields in the Capital city.
Brent Reservoir (Welsh Harp)
4.46 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Barnet (Greater London)
When the sun makes an appearance, we all want to venture outside. But where to go in London to have a pleasant stroll without melting? Well, a walk around Welsh Harp, also known as the Brent Reservoir, comes as a nice surprise. Not so popular (except if you live locally), the Brent Reservoir offers shade and fresh air. It’s a perfect place for a nice day out with friends and family.
Stratford to Canary Wharf via Limehouse Cut
5.65 mi
+112 ft
-115 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Newham (Greater London)
An interesting, but industrial, walk from the Olympic Park to the skyscrapers in Docklands.
Cuckolds Cross and Whitwell from St Paul's Walden
6.86 mi
+312 ft
-322 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from St Paul's Walden (Hertfordshire)
This Hertfordshire walk mainly uses old green lanes to go through a varied landscape of fields, woods and hedgerows to arrive at the Holt and then by footpaths to Cuckolds Cross. After that there is a section of larger arable fields where you join the Hertfordshire Way to reach Whitwell, an expanded village with an interesting older centre. The final leg passes through a rare breeds farm and The Bury, birthplace of the late Queen Mother.
Around St Pauls Walden
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.86 mi
+295 ft
-289 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Langley (Hertfordshire)
A circuit around the village of St Paul’s Walden passing through some of the finest woodland in the North Chilterns and the picturesque parkland surrounding the grand houses of Stagenhoe and St Paul’s Walden Bury. The bluebells in Hitch Wood are spectacular in spring!
Preston and Hitch Wood, Chilterns
3.16 mi
+171 ft
-154 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Preston (Hertfordshire)
A short circuit from Preston village through Hitch Wood, one of the finest woods in the North Chilterns. Worth following for spectacular bluebells in spring or as a pre-pub leg stretch.
Preston and Breachwood Green
7.28 mi
+413 ft
-430 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Preston (Hertfordshire)
A walk through delightful North Hertfordshire countryside featuring well cared-for historic villages and hamlets, linked by fields and woods. There are interesting buildings including a restored windmill.
Preston, Dead Woman's Lane and Wain Wood
3.00 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Preston (Hertfordshire)
A short circular walk from Preston village via Dead Woman's Lane and Wain Wood. An easy route using scenic green lanes and good footpaths. Ideal as an evening stroll or to work up an appetite for lunch.
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