Walks and rides around Epping

 

Epping Forest is an area of distinctive towns and rural villages set in pleasant countryside with a wealth of flora and fauna that has seen the benefit of long-term protection. The ancient forest from which the district takes its name is a prominent feature which weaves its way through the district. Add to this, the contrast of our river valleys especially the Lea and the Roding, our historic country estates and living past in the shape of Waltham Abbey, the Royal Gunpowder Mills and Greensted church. It also includes the Grade II* listed Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge and the remains of two large Iron Age earthworks at Loughton Camp and Ambresbury Banks. The Forest hosts a range of cultural events throughout the year, the highlight of which is the annual celebration of Epping Forest - the Forest Festival. It will take place on the 7 September 2008 on Chingford Plain and will offer an exciting day out for all the family and even boasts jousting medieval knights!

Below are some itineraries for you to download. Just click on the images to download the PDF. If you have any routes you would like to share with the online community then please contact us via email.