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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

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

01:36

6.05km

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: April 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.21 km

End of the Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

The gravel track ends and goes into grassland. Very waterlogged in winter so best avoided unless on a fat bike!

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2

1.25 km

Start of Trail in Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

3

1.27 km

South Epping Forest Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The first of the wide, hard-packed gravel tracks into Epping Forest.

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4

2.65 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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5

3.09 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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6

3.94 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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7

3.98 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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8

4.22 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

6.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

1.09 km

922 m

421 m

169 m

125 m

Surfaces

1.85 km

1.43 km

1.13 km

1.02 km

322 m

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Monday 11 May

15°C

2°C

16 %

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