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Chigwell

Hainault Forest – Hainault Forest loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Epping Forest
Chigwell

Hainault Forest – Hainault Forest loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

Moderate

4.7

(6)

38

runners

Hainault Forest – Hainault Forest loop from Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve

00:56

8.44km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.01 km

Sheepwater Pond

Highlight • Natural

2

1.99 km

Hainault Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

3.99 km

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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4

6.78 km

Hainault Forest

Highlight • Forest

Really felt like I was much more remote than I was. Wide double tracks, fire roads and interspersed single track.

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8.44 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

2.20 km

1.20 km

627 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.07 km

2.22 km

1.72 km

1.15 km

223 m

< 100 m

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