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Small River Lea loop from Buckhurst Hill

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Small River Lea loop from Buckhurst Hill

Moderate

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Small River Lea loop from Buckhurst Hill

04:59

18.6km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.52 km

View of London from Sewardstone Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.85 km

Lee Valley Reservoir Chain – North of King George's Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain, this impressive body of water lies to the west of Epping Forest in the borough of Enfield. It supplies London with drinking water …

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7.35 km

Small River Lea

Highlight • Other

The Small River Lea is a minor tributary of the River Lea.

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7.86 km

Swan and Pike Pool

Lake

11.9 km

View of London Skyline from Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

For some reason the London Loop walk bypasses this spot and takes you down a lane with no views. If you're walking the Loop, be sure to take a small detour and see this.

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14.5 km

Queen Elizabeth I's Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

This stunning museum started life as Henry VIII's hunting lodge. Lying on the edge of Epping Forest, it was built in 1543 and survives with its medieval timber construction. Now …

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14.6 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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14.9 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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14.9 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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17.4 km

Linder's Field Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.37 km

6.64 km

1.24 km

772 m

534 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.39 km

3.83 km

3.47 km

3.30 km

1.09 km

497 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

26°C

13°C

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Small River Lea loop from Buckhurst Hill

View of London from Sewardstone Park

Lee Valley Reservoir Chain – North of King George's Reservoir

Small River Lea

View of London Skyline from Epping Forest

Queen Elizabeth I's Hunting Lodge

Twin Trees at Warren Pond, Epping Forest

Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford

Butler's Retreat and Water Fountain

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