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Strawberry Hill Pond – Connaught Water loop from Epping

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Strawberry Hill Pond – Connaught Water loop from Epping

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4.4

(35)

224

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Strawberry Hill Pond – Connaught Water loop from Epping

06:23

24.2km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.50 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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3.59 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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4.15 km

Open Woodland Path in Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A zone of lighter forestation with patches of open land.

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8.23 km

Earl's Path Pond

Lake

8.51 km

Strawberry Hill Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Strawberry Hill Pond is located within Epping Forest and provides a peaceful retreat perfect for a rest and picnic following a forest walk.

The pond is enveloped by conifers and …

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10.3 km

Connaught Water

Highlight • Forest

This is on the Epping Forest Centenary Walk - an easy day walk is from Chingford to Epping, with plenty of time to sit and admire this beautiful location along …

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11.4 km

Queen Elizabeth I's Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

This stunning museum started life as Henry VIII's hunting lodge. Lying on the edge of Epping Forest, it was built in 1543 and survives with its medieval timber construction. Now …

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12.7 km

Grimston's Oak (The Monarch of the Forest)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Also known as 'The Monarch of the Forest', Grimston's Oak is estimated to be around 350 years old. It is named after a cricketer, Robert Grimston who played in the …

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14.0 km

North Long Hills

Forest

15.1 km

Ancient Tree in Epping Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Another stunning towering tree in Epping Forest. This spot is perfect for a photo op or a quiet moment of appreciation.

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24.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

4.25 km

3.35 km

1.54 km

495 m

Surfaces

8.87 km

8.68 km

3.35 km

1.26 km

1.15 km

930 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

18°C

5°C

3 %

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Strawberry Hill Pond – Connaught Water loop from Epping

Epping Thicks

Ambresbury Banks — Iron Age hillfort

Open Woodland Path in Epping Forest

Strawberry Hill Pond

Connaught Water

Queen Elizabeth I's Hunting Lodge

Grimston's Oak (The Monarch of the Forest)

Ancient Tree in Epping Forest

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