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Epping Forest
Chigwell

Hainault Forest – Hainault Forest loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

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Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Epping Forest
Chigwell

Hainault Forest – Hainault Forest loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

Moderate

18

runners

Hainault Forest – Hainault Forest loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

01:09

10.0km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

950 m

Sheepwater Pond

Highlight • Natural

2

2.34 km

Hainault Henge Wooden Sculptures

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hainault Forest trails feature a number of sculptures fashioned out of the woodland.

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3

2.49 km

You'll find the Boating Lake in Hainault Forest Country Park, a little slice of peaceful, green paradise away from the urban sprawl. The London LOOP trail goes past it, so …

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4

5.07 km

5

5.07 km

Miller & Carter Steakhouse

Highlight • Restaurant

6

7.83 km

Hainault Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hainault Forest is an ancient forest home to an array of beautiful plant and animal species. There's a canopy of oak and hornbeam and a burst of seasonal bluebells in …

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7

8.18 km

Hainault Forest

Highlight • Forest

Really felt like I was much more remote than I was. Wide double tracks, fire roads and interspersed single track.

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10.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.08 km

1.43 km

1.35 km

778 m

216 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

2.21 km

2.08 km

1.14 km

675 m

189 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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15°C

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