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Epping Forest

Introduction

Epping Forest is all that remains of the once extensive Forest of Essex that became the Royal Forest of Waltham, and is now a tenth of its size in 1641.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Opening is unrestricted.

Directions

Tube: Snaresbrook. Rail: Wood Street Walthamstow; Chingford

Owners

City of London Corporation

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Site of Nature Conservation Importance

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest

Key Information

Type

Managed Woodland

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Survival

Extant

Hectares

403

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust