Section 2 of 2, Epping Forest Big Walk
Woodford Wells to Manor Park (finish)
6.4 miles (10.3 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 396 930. Finish: TQ 424 857. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 60 m of climbing and 90 m of descent; highest point 64 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Woodford Wells.
- Bus stops
- Chingford Lane, 440 m from the start. Directions TQ 392 928Chingdale Road, 460 m from the start. Directions TQ 391 931Bus stop, 470 m from the start. Directions TQ 391 931
- Car parks
- Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions TQ 399 927Car park, 660 m from the start. Directions TQ 402 932Car park, 700 m from the start. Directions TQ 402 927
Getting back
The section finishes at Manor Park (finish). Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Manor Park, 600 m from the finish. Directions TQ 418 856Woodgrange Park, 740 m from the finish. Directions TQ 418 853
- Bus stops
- Rabbits Road, 50 m from the finish. Directions TQ 424 857Seventh Avenue, 170 m from the finish. Directions TQ 426 858
Planning the Epping Forest Big Walk
- Planning the whole trail: efht.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 25%, paved or flagged 14%, gravel and tracks 13%; the rest (48%) isn't recorded.
About 5% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 gates, 2 stream crossings, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 28 m in a kilometre (1 in 36), starting 0.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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