Essex Walks
Near Ivy Chimneys, these walks head into a beautiful stretch of Epping Forest, offering peaceful woodland trails and a real sense of escape.
Choose a shorter forest adventure or a longer route that ventures deeper through The Warren, with the option of a detour for refreshments, and enjoy shady paths that can be wonderfully muddy after rain.
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Walk information
This first walk is a wonderful woodland adventure in the beautiful Epping Forest woodlands that you'll find near Ivy Chimneys.
It can get a bit muddy in the woods after wet weather, so please wear appropriate footwear for this walk.
Walk information
If you have a bit more time, then this second route is basically a longer version of the walk in this lovely section of the Epping Forest.
It heads out a bit further into the woods, walking you through 'The Warren' as well as the woodland from the first route.
There is also an optional there and back detour (about 800m each way) that takes you to a Steak House for refreshments.
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An outstanding walk
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First-hand experiences
Beautiful woodland walk not too hilly and a pub on route will definitely repeat it.
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