Epping Thicks – Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest loop from Theydon Bois

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Epping Thicks – Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest loop from Theydon Bois

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Epping Thicks – Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest loop from Theydon Bois

00:49

7.83km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19 m

Theydon Bois station

Highlight • Rest Area

Entrance only on the west side, then you cross the rails to return to London

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658 m

The Van Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little coffee stop coming out of Epping Forest after Mott St climb. Great selection of cakes, friendly staff and tables to sit at. It’s off the road and easy …

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3.56 km

Epping Thicks

Highlight • Trail

The wide section of trail takes you through Epping Thicks, a densely wooded part of Epping Forest. Not far from here is Amesbury Banks, the site of an Iron Age …

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4.49 km

Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

4.65 km

Ambresbury Banks — Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Forest

An Iron Age hillfort once stood here, in the northern reaches of Epping Forest. The earthworks are still clearly visible and would have protected an area of 11 acres (4.5 …

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7.70 km

Theydon Bois village

Highlight • Pub

Theydon Bois, despite being on the Central line of the London Underground, is a tranquil and attractive village in the Epping Forest region. It's a great place to start a …

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7.83 km

End point

Train Station

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