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United Kingdom
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East Of England
Essex
Epping Forest
Loughton

Connaught Water, Epping Forest – Connaught Water loop from Loughton

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Epping Forest
Loughton

Connaught Water, Epping Forest – Connaught Water loop from Loughton

Moderate

4.7

(25)

58

hikers

Connaught Water, Epping Forest – Connaught Water loop from Loughton

03:02

11.4km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

905 m

Great Oak Tree at Warren Hill, Epping Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

2.73 km

Connaught Water, Epping Forest

Highlight • Lake

A stone's throw from central London, Epping forest offers an immersive countryside experience, with its Oak, Beech and Hornbeam forests, grasslands, heaths and flowing waterways.

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3

3.56 km

Butler's Retreat and Water Fountain

Highlight • Cafe

Great location, awesome pit stop for food and a beautiful water fountain!! Perfect for refills.

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4

3.60 km

Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford

Highlight • Historical Site

Butler's Retreat is a Grade II listed building at Rangers Road, Chingford, London E4. Originally a barn thought to have been built in the early 19th century, it is one of the few remaining Victorian retreats within the forest.

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5

3.70 km

Queen Elizabeth I's Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

This stunning museum started life as Henry VIII's hunting lodge. Lying on the edge of Epping Forest, it was built in 1543 and survives with its medieval timber construction. Now …

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6

7.40 km

Grimston's Oak (The Monarch of the Forest)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Also known as 'The Monarch of the Forest', Grimston's Oak is estimated to be around 350 years old. It is named after a cricketer, Robert Grimston who played in the …

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7

7.77 km

Connaught Water

Highlight • Forest

This is on the Epping Forest Centenary Walk - an easy day walk is from Chingford to Epping, with plenty of time to sit and admire this beautiful location along …

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8

9.60 km

B

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

1.72 km

1.53 km

226 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

2.83 km

1.80 km

1.64 km

353 m

202 m

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Tuesday 5 May

13°C

7°C

28 %

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