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The fight for Epping Forest

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Overview

Start Chingford Station and walk through the Forest to Loughton Station visiting sites relating to the fight to retain Epping Forest for us, the public. Celebration drink at the end.
Saturday, 24 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 39100 94601
Nearest postcode:
E4 6AG
what3words:
harder.aura.track
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 42300 95601
Nearest postcode:
IG10 4PD
what3words:
likes.force.juices
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

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