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Epping Forest – Great Monk Wood, Epping Forest loop from Loughton

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Epping Forest – Great Monk Wood, Epping Forest loop from Loughton

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Epping Forest – Great Monk Wood, Epping Forest loop from Loughton

03:22

12.5km

150m

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: July 17, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.17 km

Loughton Camp Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

An Iron Age hill fort and camp now within Epping Forest. It would have been busier here in around 500BCE when the camp was inhabited. The earth works which are …

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3.58 km

Epping Forest, straddling the border between Greater London and Essex, is renowned as one of England's most notable forests. Its ancient woodland harbours approximately 55,000 species of ancient trees, representing …

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4.29 km

Great Monk Wood, Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

One of the many trails through Epping Forest. Great Monk Wood owes its name to Waltham Abbey and Stratford Langthorne Abbey. The Monks used to fell trees here.

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7.76 km

Streams Through Epping Forest

Highlight • River

8.04 km

Blackweir Pond (Lost Pond), Epping Forest

Highlight • Lake

Blackweir Pond is perhaps better known as the 'Lost Pond', a moniker given by James Brimble, and is often considered Epping Forest's most picturesque and tranquil - a perfect spot for fishing or quiet contemplation.

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10.1 km

Twisted Tree and Creek in Epping Forest

Highlight • Natural

12.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

2.66 km

1.72 km

1.08 km

858 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.98 km

1.55 km

1.34 km

1.33 km

1.07 km

226 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 2 August

30°C

17°C

13 %

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Epping Forest – Great Monk Wood, Epping Forest loop from Loughton

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Loughton Camp Iron Age Hill Fort

Epping Forest

Great Monk Wood, Epping Forest

Streams Through Epping Forest

Blackweir Pond (Lost Pond), Epping Forest

Twisted Tree and Creek in Epping Forest

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