💖 Galentine's Girls-Only Community Hike: 11km Epping Forest Circular Trail

💖 Don't spend Valentines day alone..... Get out of the house and into Epping forest with a fun, girls-only 11KM circular community hike!

Our community hikes are a great way to get to know us, make new friends, and spend some time in nature. We regularly go to Epping Forest as it's easy to reach by tube, and truly magical.

Logistics
📍 Start & end point: Theydon Bois Station (Central Line)
🗓 When: 10AM on 14th Feb – we will be departing at 10:10 AM sharp
💷 Cost: FREE (our Epping Forest hikes are free forever!)
💃 Group Stats: For this hike ladies only, age range 20-40ish (our sign up limit on meetup is 10 people, but our community hikes usually attract 15-30 people, so even if it's 'full' on meet up just join the waitlist and join us on the day).

🌿 What We’ll See Along the Way:
This 11 km circular hike takes us deep into the heart of Epping Forest, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and home to ancient woodlands, rich history, and thriving wildlife. We’ll follow peaceful trails through towering trees, along leafy paths, exploring some of the forest’s most fascinating landmarks. We'll pass:

• Amesbury Banks – an 11-acre Roman site with a visible high bank and ditch marking its outline
• Beautiful woodland paths, seasonal wildflowers, and a chance to enjoy the forest
• Occasionally we see wild deer, kites, a variety of mushrooms, and other nature sights, but these are not guaranteed, the forest will decide!

📏 Hike Details

• Distance: 11 km (circular) Max elevation: 269 m
• Estimated duration: 3 hours (excluding breaks)

🧢 What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots (there will be mud!)
• Water (1–1.5L recommended)
• Packed Lunch, snacks (we'll stop at a coffee shop before we start the hike for some caffeine)
• Weather-appropriate layers and waterproofs
• Curiosity for local history and wildlife
• Bring your bestie or come alone

🍻 Optional Post-Hike Stop
We’ll end at Theydon Bois station with the option to join us for a pink drink at a local pub before heading home.

Legal bit
Event details are correct at the time of publishing (E&OE). Routes and timings may vary slightly depending on weather, conditions, or group pace. This event is organised by Trail Therapy Ltd. By joining, you acknowledge that participation is at your own risk. Please ensure you are adequately prepared, dressed for the weather, and responsible for your own safety and wellbeing throughout the hike.