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Epping Forest
National forest
👍👍 Had a lovely walk in Epping forest from one end to the other. Beautiful forest and tress. Really enjoyed it with today's excellent weather. Highly recommended.
Seems to be excellent for cyclists as well who were out in considerable numbers.
4.70 (3K reviews)
(~4.14 km from centre)
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Broxbourne Woods
Nature preserve
Trails through these lush woodlands reveal an ancient moat, sculpture garden & Bronze Age relics.
4.70 (713 reviews)
(~8.36 km from centre)
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RSPB Rye Meads
Nature preserve
👍👍 Free to visit but there is a small charge for parking on the premises, there are clearly marked routes that take in all the lodges for viewing a wide range of birds. Most are wheelchair accessible, the high point is the kingfisher pool a fair walk from the main entrance, winter and spring are great...
4.50 (586 reviews)
(~9.88 km from centre)
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Parndon Wood Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
Nature trails run through a serene, wooded setting with wildlife & a centre with kids' activities.
4.60 (334 reviews)
(~9.04 km from centre)
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Chingford Plain
Nature preserve
👍👍 The blue & the green ,
So good for your mind & wellbeing
4.60 (302 reviews)
(~5.52 km from centre)
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Highams Park Lake
Nature preserve
👍👍 We walked around the lake and fed the waterfowl (not with bread). It is very good for our mental health. We waited til dusk to watch the bats feeding over the water, making first memories with my son. We also saw a fox waiting patintly for us to move on before crossing the road.
4.60 (275 reviews)
(~8.14 km from centre)
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Grange Farm Centre
Community center
👍👍 What a super place to take children to. There is a huge sand pit containing a pirate ship to explore ad adventure playground. We took a packed lunch and spent 4 hours there without any moans of "I'm bored!
4.60 (161 reviews)
(~7.98 km from centre)
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Pimp Hall Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful, hidden nature reserve in North Chingford. It really is such a shock the first time you enter and have a walk about. I was living in Chingford for 5 years before discovering it.
We've hired the centre twice for birthdays and have had a cracking time.
Love this place. Just beautiful!
4.30 (147 reviews)
(~6.53 km from centre)
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Roding Valley Meadows
Nature preserve
👍👍 Great place for walking your dog. A pleasure to live on its door step.
4.50 (115 reviews)
(~7.39 km from centre)
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Bowyer's Water
Nature preserve
👍👍 This place is beautiful. It's a lovely location for nature walks.
4.70 (92 reviews)
(~2.03 km from centre)
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Bencroft Wood Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
😐 Has two small car parks but there are larger ones at nearby Broxbourne Woods if you can't find a spot here. Lots of footpaths offer plenty of opportunity for a pleasant stroll. Can be rather muddy when wet so wellies or walking boots are recommended
4.70 (70 reviews)
(~8.27 km from centre)
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Knights Pits
Nature preserve
👍👍 Amazing place to go to, I come here every over day, go for walks and relax on the benches
4.10 (65 reviews)
(~2.19 km from centre)
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Whitewebb Forest Pond
Nature preserve
😐 Nice Woodlands with a pond, in easy reach of other footpaths such as the London Loop, the New River and the Chain Walks. Some muddy parts still at end of May but there are firm paths available if you don't feel the urge to explore.
4.50 (57 reviews)
(~5.77 km from centre)