Epping Forest - The Official Map

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Visit". Epping Ongar Railway. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021 . Retrieved 16 December 2021. The Town lies north-east of junction 26 ( Waltham Abbey, Loughton A121) of the M25 motorway and south-west of junction 7 ( Harlow) of the M11 motorway. Damon Albarn's song " Hollow Ponds" (2014) is based on his memories of locals swimming at Hollow Ponds in Epping Forest in the heat wave of 1976, and other childhood memories of the area. The Central line links Epping directly with East London, Stratford, The City, Oxford Street, and destinations in West London. [18]

Until 1994, the Central line extended north from Epping to North Weald, Blake Hall (until 1981), and Ongar. [21] [22] Much of the line is now served by a heritage railway - the Epping Ongar Railway. The heritage railway does not serve Epping tube station, but the museum runs a heritage London Bus to the Central line station on some open days. [23] Eggboro, David (7 July 2014). "Reaction to the Tour de France in Epping Forest". East London & West Essex Guardian . Retrieved 13 April 2014.

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Originally a barn built in the mid-19th century the Grade II listed building Butler's Retreat is one of the few remaining Victorian retreats within the forest. The building, which is adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge, takes its name from the 1891 occupier John Butler. Retreats originally served non-alcoholic refreshments as part of the Temperance movement. After closing in 2009 the building was refurbished by the City of London Corporation and re-opened as a café in 2012. [37] Bury Wood and Chingford Plain; the southwestern part of the main forest extending to Chingford, where the plain includes a golf course. Census". nomis, Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 21 November 2022 . Retrieved 28 February 2023.

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Epping Forest was initially used as a hunting ground for the British Royal Family. Up until the reign of King Henry VIII, it was named Waltham Forest and served the sole purpose of being a hunting ground. In the 17th century, hunting in the forest gradually stopped. respect the 'no cycling' restrictions that exist to protect ancient monuments and delicate habitats Please note that from 13 November 2023 Coppice Row car parks will be pre-pay and season permit holders only. Annual Car Parking Pass the Iron Age earthworks at Loughton Camp and Ambresbury Banks; both of which are Scheduled Ancient Monuments and of national importance Much of the trail’s attraction is walking through the forest itself, but don’t forget to scope out the Iron Age earthwork at Loughton Camp.