Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Epping Forest

All Saints House, Romford Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6QD, Tel: 0208 5009912, Email, www.chigwelltours.co.uk, (3 miles, 5kms)

Tours of Chigwell and the surrounding area - 3 types - historic, scenic and celebrity.

Pynest Green Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3QL, Tel: 0208 5088866, Email, www.highbeechridingschool.co.uk, (0.6 miles, 0.9kms)

At High Beech Riding School our aim is to teach you to ride, or improve your riding in a friendly atmosphere & pleasant surroundings. We cater for all riders, from teaching the beginner or novice in our indoor school to experienced riders.

Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN9 1AB, Tel: 08456 770606, www.gowhitewater.co.uk, (3 miles, 4kms)

Enjoy an unforgettable day of adrenalin pumping white water rafting as you take on the wild rapids international athletes will face in the London 2012 Games! Open in spring 2011, this impressive venue is the best of its type in the world.

Rye Road Rye House, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0EH, Tel: 01992 460895, Email, www.rye-house.co.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

Due to the recent achievements of Lewis and Jensen, Rye-House Kart Raceway is now a famous venue that has become the UK's foremost Karting centre and offers the perfect introduction into the world of Motor Sport.

Fluxs Lane, off Bower Hill, Epping, Essex, CM16 7PE, Tel: 01992 572282, Email, www.eppinggolfcourse.org.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

18 hole golf course and all weather practice ground. 70 car car park. Modern licensed club house. Upstairs dining 40 covers or 60 conference. Close to Epping Central Line tube station.

In or near : Epping, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Top class 18 hole golf course. PGA Open qualifier course. Practice range, golf professional and shop bar and restaurant facilities.

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

PADI 5 Star instructor development centre based at swimming pool. Tuition starts from the age of 12. Learn to dive - openwater to instructor level. Courses run weekly.

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

Small friendly yard with two floodlit maneges offering lessons, courses, lectures, hacks, 'own your own pony' and many more.

In or near : Harlow, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

Designed by Sir Henry Cotton in 1962, this challenging parkland course with superb clubhouse facilities welcomes golfers and golf societies.

In or near : Chigwell, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

Set on undulating parkland the 18 hole 6296 yard course, with a par of 71, takes full advantage of all its natural features.

In or near : Chigwell, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

Chigwell Riding Trust was the first riding centre for people with special needs in the world. It has been established in Chigwell for over forty years. Riding instruction is given to people of all ages and abilities. Registered charity.

In or near : Epping, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

Established in 1960 as a livery yard and riding school in the heart of Epping Forest. The yard has the benefit of being in probably one of the best positions in Epping Forest and caters for riders of all capabilities.

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)

In or near : Epping, Essex, (7 miles, 11kms)

Tuition for all the family by fully qualified RYA instructors on large inland lake. The school is based within the Lee Valley Park at Broxbourne Sailing Club, Nazeing. Hire available for experienced windsurfers.

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

RYA recognised Dinghy teaching establishment. Open most Sundays, school holidays and summer evenings. Courses and casual sailing. Mainly suitable for members of any youth organisation but adults also welcome.

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

In or near : Epping, Essex, (4 miles, 7kms)

Superbly maintained public facility. Two 9 hole (Par 27 & 35) courses in gently undulating parkland.

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

Friendly professional centre in Epping Forest adjoining bridleways and farm tracks. BHS qualified staff. NVQ level two assessment location. Children's courses, fun and 'own a pony' days. Novices welcome.

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

In or near : Romford, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Charity working with people of all abilities to deliver personal development programmes in adventure, farm and conservation with residential accommodation.

In or near : Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, (6 miles, 10kms)

Lee Valley Boat Centre operates two passenger vessels on the River Lee for hire for private functions. Also public cruises - plus day boats, hourly boats and holiday hire boats.

In or near : Epping, Essex, (1 miles, 2kms)

9 hole course next to Epping Forest. Pay and play.

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)