Circular walk through Epping Forest
Maps - OS Landranger 167
7.5 miles
Start from car park at map reference TQ 435995 on the B172
Photos - Trees
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Photos - Route
From the car park go through the single barred green gate and follow the packed track (The Green Ride) in a Southerly direction. At the fork go right and the path swings Southwest to the A121. Cross this road and continue along the track which despite some wide curves maintains a Southwesterly course. Go straight ahead where a path joins from the righ and eventually follow Loughton Brook and Valley on your left. At the fork by Loughton Brook go straight ahead. At the minor road (Earl's Path) cross and pass a small pond on your right. At the larger pond (Strawberry Hill Ponds) bear right, passing the pond on your left and bearing Southwest across some open ground to the trees beyond. Follow the ride until you meet the A104. Cross the road and go through a gate, head slightly North of West until you cross a narow tarmac track, shortly after turn south. At the fork bear right (West) then at the next fork turn right again. At the junction turn right, stay on the path where it does a sharp right /left dogleg. Cross the minor road. At the fork stay left. Turn half right to cross the road. Follow the path until you cross another minor road. At the fork bear right. At the main road cross and turn right on the path near the edge of the wood. The Three Forests Way goes left. Continue East on this path until you come to a T-junction. On your right there is an opening to the main road near the roundabout, however, turn left (Northeast) on the path with the B1393 on your right. Cross the tarmac track. When you meet the B1393 cross and continue on the path to a T-junction. Turn right (Southwest) then the path swings South towards the B172. At the road cross and return to your car.
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© 2005 Peter Martin pete@tomatin.cix.co.uk