Forest ramble around Buckhurst Hill - circular

West Essex Group

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Overview

Meet: Buckhurst Hill Cricket Ground, off A121 (road between Loughton and Buckhurst Hill) opposite site of the old Roebuck Hotel (now Roebuck Heights). Advise parking in nearby road. A walk through the forest around Buckhurst Hill with a refreshment stop at Butlers Retreat. Return via Whitehall Plain and Knighton Woods.

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 41040 94531
Nearest postcode:: IG9 5SF
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Start time:: 10:30 am

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

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