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Hainault Forest – Chigwell Row Wood loop from Grange Hill

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Hainault Forest – Chigwell Row Wood loop from Grange Hill

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Hainault Forest – Chigwell Row Wood loop from Grange Hill

05:13

19.6km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.48 km

Chigwell Countryside Dirt Path

Highlight • Cycleway

If your bike can hack a bit of dirt and gravel take this short cut and you won't go wrong!

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7.51 km

Abridge Bridge Over the River Roding

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Abridge It takes its name from the brick bridge over the River Roding, the village lies on the historically important stagecoach route between London and Chipping Ongar and has been …

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9.03 km

Soapley's Wood

Forest

9.34 km

St Mary and All Saints' Church, Lambourne

Highlight • Religious Site

Lambourne Church was built in the 12th century, but almost entirely reconstructed in the 13th century. It's a white-painted building with a beautiful weather boarded belfry and a lead covered …

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12.4 km

Hainault Forest

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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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14.4 km

Boating Lake, Hainault Forest Country Park

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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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14.6 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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15.1 km

Hainault Forest

Forest

15.6 km

Chigwell Row Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a delightful little woodland made up of numerous ancient oaks and hundreds of veteran hornbeam pollards. It's very similar to neighbouring Hainault Wood, but a bit smaller and …

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19.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.55 km

5.41 km

1.81 km

1.38 km

903 m

545 m

Surfaces

8.75 km

4.13 km

2.96 km

1.73 km

1.26 km

734 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

32°C

15°C

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Hainault Forest – Chigwell Row Wood loop from Grange Hill

Chigwell Countryside Dirt Path

Abridge Bridge Over the River Roding

St Mary and All Saints' Church, Lambourne

Hainault Forest

Boating Lake, Hainault Forest Country Park

Hainault Henge Wooden Sculptures

Chigwell Row Wood

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