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Connaught Water – Highams Park Lake loop from Chigwell

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Connaught Water – Highams Park Lake loop from Chigwell

Hard

5.0

(10)

176

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Connaught Water – Highams Park Lake loop from Chigwell

04:55

43.8km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 14, 2026

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.80 km

Staples Road Flood Storage Reservoir

Lake

6.34 km

Ancient Oak Tree in Epping Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Epping Forest was once a royal hunting ground. Today it's the largest public open space in London. You can run for 12 miles (19.3 km) from Manor Park in East London to Epping in Essex almost all off road in wonderful woodland.
There are nine waymarked trails within the woods, all make great runs if you fancy following them, or just head out and try the trails.

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12.9 km

Connaught Water

Highlight • Trail

Close to Chingford, within easy running distance, is Connaught Water. There's a circular trail around the perimeter of the lake which is abundant with wildlife, especially during the colder months when ducks and geese overwinter on the lake.

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13.9 km

Queen Elizabeth I's Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

This stunning museum started life as Henry VIII's hunting lodge. Lying on the edge of Epping Forest, it was built in 1543 and survives with its medieval timber construction. Now named Queen Elizabeth's hunting lodge (after Elizabeth I), it's a fantastic place to visit for the whole family. Even if you're just passing, it's well worth admiring the exterior.

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14.2 km

Winding Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

17.1 km

Highams Park Lake

Highlight • Forest

Lots of ducks and swans on the water

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17.7 km

Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

Really shonky paths for a few hundred yards. Stay on the main path instead.

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20.5 km

Gilbert's Slade

Forest

21.6 km

Pond

Highlight • Natural

23.7 km

Wanstead Flats parkrun

Highlight • Trail

All trail (mix of football pitch, paths, woodland, grass. Muddy during the wet season, dry and fast during summer). A little undulating in the woods but mostly flat and fast.

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29.0 km

Bush Wood

Forest

32.0 km

Bullrush Pond

Lake

39.8 km

Linder's Field Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

43.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

12.6 km

8.80 km

5.74 km

1.21 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

7.90 km

6.69 km

6.09 km

5.98 km

3.94 km

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

25°C

18°C

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Connaught Water – Highams Park Lake loop from Chigwell

Ancient Oak Tree in Epping Forest

Connaught Water

Queen Elizabeth I's Hunting Lodge

Winding Forest Path

Highams Park Lake

Epping Forest

Pond

Wanstead Flats parkrun

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