Epping Forest is a public open space, owned and maintained by the Corporation of London. Its
6,000 acres are a mixture of ancient woodlands, heaths, bogs, ponds and grassy plains. More than
half of the area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in recognition of the Forest’s unique stands of
old pollarded trees and their associated wildlife. Fallow and Muntjac Deer are found in the woods
and cattle graze the grasslands in summer.

 Much of the Forest’s woodland is found on the slopes of a ridge. Meandering streams have cut deep
valleys into the underlying clay and many of the access tracks follow undulating routes through the
trees. The steep embankments of two Iron Age Camps are hidden within the woodland.

 The Forest is within easy reach of the M25 (Junction 26) and is served by British Rail (Network
South East to Chingford) as well as the Central Line. Forest visitors can enjoy fresh air, scenery
and the special plants and animals of the locality.

 

Back to Home Page