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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Theydon Bois village loop from Theydon Bois

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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Theydon Bois village loop from Theydon Bois

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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Theydon Bois village loop from Theydon Bois

01:17

11.8km

130m

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: May 13, 2026

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Epping Forest

The Deer Sanctuary

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.35 km

Dead Oak Tree on Oak Trail (Epping Forest)

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The Oak Trail starts and ends by Theydon Bois station and loops through Bell Common and Birch Wood. With varying terrain, it's a moderately challenging walk that's clearly signposted the whole way round.

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4.41 km

Iris Pond

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Nice small pond with irises and water lilies. Apparently, there is fish, and fishing is allowed.

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6.04 km

Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest

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6.20 km

Ambresbury Banks — Iron Age hillfort

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An Iron Age hillfort once stood here, in the northern reaches of Epping Forest. The earthworks are still clearly visible and would have protected an area of 11 acres (4.5 …

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6.76 km

Open Woodland Path in Epping Forest

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A zone of lighter forestation with patches of open land.

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9.65 km

The Deer Sanctuary, Epping Forest

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This deer sanctuary is home to a population of fallow deer and is located on the edge of Epping Forest. The sanctuary is part of Epping Forest's long history of …

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9.75 km

View of Epping Forest

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Great back path to Loughton

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11.7 km

Theydon Bois village

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Theydon Bois, despite being on the Central line of the London Underground, is a tranquil and attractive village in the Epping Forest region. It's a great place to start a …

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11.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.42 km

2.64 km

1.06 km

1.00 km

715 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

3.63 km

1.70 km

1.01 km

1.00 km

792 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Theydon Bois village loop from Theydon Bois

Dead Oak Tree on Oak Trail (Epping Forest)

Iris Pond

Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest

Ambresbury Banks — Iron Age hillfort

Open Woodland Path in Epping Forest

The Deer Sanctuary, Epping Forest

View of Epping Forest

Theydon Bois village

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