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Epping Thicks – Epping Forest loop from Epping Forest

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Epping Thicks – Epping Forest loop from Epping Forest

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4.5

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Epping Thicks – Epping Forest loop from Epping Forest

04:04

15.2km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.37 km

Potkiln Wood

Forest

7.78 km

Griffin's Wood

Forest

8.73 km

Iris Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice small pond with irises and water lilies. Apparently, there is fish, and fishing is allowed.

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9.30 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 …

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10.4 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 …

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10.9 km

Open Woodland Path in Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A zone of lighter forestation with patches of open land.

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13.1 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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14.0 km

Epping Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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14.7 km

Elephant-head tree roots in Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.64 km

2.93 km

1.60 km

771 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

4.38 km

1.73 km

1.41 km

1.30 km

373 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

18°C

10°C

97 %

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Epping Thicks – Epping Forest loop from Epping Forest

Iris Pond

Epping Thicks

Ambresbury Banks — Iron Age hillfort

Open Woodland Path in Epping Forest

Streams Through Epping Forest

Blackweir Pond (Lost Pond), Epping Forest

Epping Forest

Elephant-head tree roots in Epping Forest

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