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East Of England

Connaught Water – Connaught Water, Epping Forest loop from Buckhurst Hill

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Connaught Water – Connaught Water, Epping Forest loop from Buckhurst Hill

Easy

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hikers

Connaught Water – Connaught Water, Epping Forest loop from Buckhurst Hill

01:36

6.01km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.26 km

Start of Trail in Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

2

2.61 km

Connaught Water

Highlight • Forest

This is on the Epping Forest Centenary Walk - an easy day walk is from Chingford to Epping, with plenty of time to sit and admire this beautiful location along …

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3

3.05 km

Connaught Water, Epping Forest

Highlight • Lake

A stone's throw from central London, Epping forest offers an immersive countryside experience, with its Oak, Beech and Hornbeam forests, grasslands, heaths and flowing waterways.

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4

3.14 km

Connaught Water

Highlight • Trail

Close to Chingford, within easy running distance, is Connaught Water. There's a circular trail around the perimeter of the lake which is abundant with wildlife, especially during the colder months when ducks and geese overwinter on the lake.

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5

3.90 km

Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford

Highlight • Historical Site

Butler's Retreat is a Grade II listed building at Rangers Road, Chingford, London E4. Originally a barn thought to have been built in the early 19th century, it is one of the few remaining Victorian retreats within the forest.

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6

3.94 km

Butler's Retreat and Water Fountain

Highlight • Cafe

Great location, awesome pit stop for food and a beautiful water fountain!! Perfect for refills.

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7

4.18 km

Twin Trees at Warren Pond, Epping Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

On your left if you’re coming from north, would be a great photo spot

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B

6.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

1.09 km

922 m

341 m

169 m

125 m

Surfaces

2.12 km

1.35 km

1.02 km

900 m

326 m

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Sunday 30 August

23°C

14°C

73 %

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