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Epping Thicks – Strawberry Hill Pond loop from Theydon Bois

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Epping Thicks – Strawberry Hill Pond loop from Theydon Bois

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4.7

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Epping Thicks – Strawberry Hill Pond loop from Theydon Bois

05:09

19.0km

260m

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: May 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Epping Forest

The Deer Sanctuary

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19 m

Theydon Bois station

Highlight • Rest Area

Entrance only on the west side, then you cross the rails to return to London

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2.58 km

Epping Thicks

Highlight • Trail

The wide section of trail takes you through Epping Thicks, a densely wooded part of Epping Forest. Not far from here is Amesbury Banks, the site of an Iron Age …

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3.28 km

Forest Gate Inn

Highlight • Pub

lovely pub

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5.06 km

Ambresbury Banks — Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Forest

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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5.62 km

Open Woodland Path in Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A zone of lighter forestation with patches of open land.

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7.78 km

Streams Through Epping Forest

Highlight • River

9.71 km

Earl's Path Pond

Lake

9.98 km

Strawberry Hill Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Strawberry Hill Pond is located within Epping Forest and provides a peaceful retreat perfect for a rest and picnic following a forest walk.

The pond is enveloped by conifers and …

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14.3 km

Baldwins Pond

Lake

18.9 km

Theydon Bois village

Highlight • Pub

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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19.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

2.70 km

2.16 km

2.06 km

613 m

208 m

Surfaces

7.70 km

5.00 km

2.83 km

2.22 km

730 m

508 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

34°C

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Epping Thicks – Strawberry Hill Pond loop from Theydon Bois

Theydon Bois station

Epping Thicks

Forest Gate Inn

Ambresbury Banks — Iron Age hillfort

Open Woodland Path in Epping Forest

Streams Through Epping Forest

Strawberry Hill Pond

Theydon Bois village

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