Epping Forest bluebells : Highams Park to Chingford linear walk

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Overview

Meet: east entrance to Highams Park station.

(w3w: foster.curving.report) There are limited areas of bluebells in the forest – we will visit two where, hopefully, they will be in bloom. Refreshments at finish (approximately 13.00 at Chingford station).

Sunday, 19 April 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 38583 91845
Nearest postcode:: E4 9LA
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 39165 94610
Nearest postcode:: E4 6AL
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Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

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exclusive discounts from our partners
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