Essex Walks
This walk follows the City of London’s Chestnut Trail around the historic landscapes of Wanstead Park.
This walk weaves through woodland and around scenic ponds rich with wildlife, finishing perfectly with refreshments at the lakeside café near Wanstead Underground Station.
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At a glance
The walk
This walk is based on the City of London's 'Chestnut trail' and takes you around all of this historic park and its ponds and trees.
You'll enjoy woodland sections, plenty of waterside strolling with wildlife and a great cafe by the lake for refreshments.
Train Station:
Wanstead
Based on 1 user rating
An outstanding walk
Dog heaven
Clear and easy
Possible with care
Partly accessible
Some facilities
Amazing stop
Spot on
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First-hand experiences
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Comments from walkers who have completed the Wanstead Park walk.
Navigate the walks
The easiest way to follow this route is with the Essex Walks app. Choose the walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you can see you're on the right path.
The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.
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