Summer Forest Walk - Epping Forest
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Enjoy the sun glinting through the trees as we take in the beauty of Epping Forest. We will begin by passing the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge, then taking a lap around Connaught Waters before we head north along 'Green Ride' through the forest towards High Beach. Here we'll stop for an early lunch by the Kings Oak pub where we will have a picnic lunch on grass (with the option of grabbing a lunchtime beer too).
After lunch we'll continue north through areas of woodland and grassland, before we turn south and begin the walk back. The route back takes us back through woodland along Centenary Walk and the Three Forests Way, past Strawberry Hill Pond and Fairmead Bottom, and concluding at the Royal Forest Pub.
What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-25 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy summer days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch
Food & drink
We'll be stopping for an early'ish picnic lunch on the green at High Beach. Bring plenty of snacks too!
At the end of the walk we will be finishing at a pub to stop for a drink or two.