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

05:12

19.5km

200m

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: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.51 km

Abridge Bridge Over the River Roding

Highlight • River

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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8.64 km

Alder Wood

Forest

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Soapley's Wood

Forest

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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

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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13.4 km

1856 Café — Hainault Forest Country Park

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe with comfy seating and views of the forest, always good for a pitstop. Gets busy at weekends with families.

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13.4 km

Open Field in Hainault Forest

Highlight • Forest

14.5 km

Boating Lake, Hainault Forest Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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15.6 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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19.5 km

End point

Train Station

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