Theydon Bois village – Epping Thicks loop from Theydon Bois

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Theydon Bois village – Epping Thicks loop from Theydon Bois

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Theydon Bois village – Epping Thicks loop from Theydon Bois

01:50

6.84km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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818 m

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 …

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1.71 km

Dead Oak Tree on Oak Trail (Epping Forest)

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The Oak Trail starts and ends by Theydon Bois station and loops through Bell Common and Birch Wood. With varying terrain, it's a moderately challenging walk that's clearly signposted the whole way round.

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2.03 km

Muddy Trail

Highlight • Trail

4.63 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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5.20 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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6.84 km

End point

Bus stop

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