Section 1 of 2, Epping Forest Big Walk
Manor Park to Woodford Wells
7.5 miles (12 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 447 009. Finish: TQ 396 930. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 131 m of climbing and 200 m of descent; highest point 114 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Manor Park.
- Bus stops
- Park Cottages, 300 m from the start. Directions TL 444 009Park Cottages, 350 m from the start. Directions TL 444 008Fishers Lane, 360 m from the start. Directions TL 450 010
- Car parks
- Forest Side Car Park, 190 m from the start. Directions TL 449 009Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions TL 449 013Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions TL 449 013
Getting back
The section finishes at Woodford Wells. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Chingford Lane, 440 m from the finish. Directions TQ 392 928Chingdale Road, 460 m from the finish. Directions TQ 391 931Bus stop, 470 m from the finish. Directions TQ 391 931
Planning the Epping Forest Big Walk
- Planning the whole trail: efht.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 71%, earth, rock and mud 16%, grass 5%.
Almost all off road.
On the way: 4 gates.
Steepest climb: about 32 m in a kilometre (1 in 31), starting 2.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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