Chingford to Leytonstone, Epping Forest Linear – Short Afternoon Hike
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Walk length 6miles/10km (approx) linear.
Epping Forest is one of a number of green spaces that lie just outside London. It covers around 6,000 acres of ancient woodland consisting of various tree species including oak and beech, many pollarded (pruned) from medieval times.
The forest was a royal hunting ground and is now run and managed by The City of London Corporation that also manages Burnham Beeches and Hampstead Heath.
Some features on this walk include Queen Elizabeth's Tudor hunting lodge (outside view), a number of lakes and ponds such as Connaught Water (named after the Duke of Connaught) aLoughton earthworks (Iron Age Camp) thought to date back to 500 BC.
Meeting point for walk: Meet outside Chingford Rail Station for the walk to start at 13.10pm (after the train arrives). This is a linear hike and finishes at Leytonstone. There are some points when you could leave early. The 12.59pm from Walthamstone Central gets to Chingford for 13.10pm. gets to 11.00am (single £3.60).
This is linear walk and you can return via Leytonstone.
Please bring snacks and water for the walk. The walk should finish at about 4.00pm, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace.
Chingford is in Zone 5 so you can use an oyster/debit or travel card.
Cost: £5 cash payable on the day (payable to colin45@hotmail.co.uk, please send as friends and family to avoid charges) (guided walk & meetup costs) the host is a qualified London guide).
THIS HIKE IS FLAT AS WELL AS UNDULATING IN PLACES.
Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.
Walking Safety: Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)
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