Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Epping Thicks loop from Theydon Bois

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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Epping Thicks loop from Theydon Bois

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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Epping Thicks loop from Theydon Bois

02:01

7.58km

80m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

19 m

Theydon Bois station

Highlight • Rest Area

Entrance only on the west side, then you cross the rails to return to London

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2.93 km

Ambresbury Banks — Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Forest

An Iron Age hillfort once stood here, in the northern reaches of Epping Forest. The earthworks are still clearly visible and would have protected an area of 11 acres (4.5 hectares). The legend goes that Boudica's last stand against the Romans occurred here, though there's no actual evidence that this is the case.

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3.09 km

Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

4.02 km

Epping Thicks

Highlight • Trail

The wide section of trail takes you through Epping Thicks, a densely wooded part of Epping Forest. Not far from here is Amesbury Banks, the site of an Iron Age Hillfort, while to the northeast is Bell Common and then the market town of Epping, beyond the busy M25. This part of the forest is explored on both the Oak Trail and the Epping Forest Big Walk.

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7.45 km

Theydon Bois village

Highlight • Pub

Theydon Bois, despite being on the Central line of the London Underground, is a tranquil and attractive village in the Epping Forest region. It's a great place to start a hike in the nearby woodland and the official 6.6-mile (10.6km) Oak Trail begins from the station. There are a few great pubs and restaurants near the station too, perfect for a post-hike refuel.

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7.58 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

1.57 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.45 km