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🌳 ONE OF THE BEST FOREST WALKS IN LONDON! Did yo

🌳 ONE OF THE BEST FOREST WALKS IN LONDON!

Did you know you can explore an ancient forest without even leaving London’s transport network?

The Oak Trail in Epping Forest is one of my favourite beginner-friendly walks, and you can get there on the Central Line!

📍 WHERE IS IT?

The Oak Trail is a circular walk starting and finishing at Theydon Bois Underground station in Zone 6. No car needed!

🌳 WHAT MAKES THIS WALK SPECIAL?

The Oak Trail is the longest of Epping Forest’s waymarked trails, taking you through a mixture of ancient woodland, open countryside and historic villages.

Along the way, you’ll discover:

🌳 Ancient oak trees: Some of Epping Forest’s most impressive trees, including veteran oaks that have stood for centuries.

🏡 Bell Common: A historic area on the outskirts of Epping, where you’ll find traditional cottages and open green spaces.

🦌 Epping Forest Deer Sanctuary: The route passes near this protected area, home to a herd of fallow deer.

🌿 Epping Forest: Once a royal hunting forest, this ancient woodland has been protected since the Epping Forest Act of 1878.

🥾 WALK DETAILS

🗺️ Distance: 10.4 km (6.6 miles)
⏱️ Walking time: 2 hrs 40
⛰️ Elevation gain: 99 m
💪 Difficulty: Easy
🐕 Dog-friendly
🪜Stile free
🚇 Transport: Theydon Bois (Central Line, Zone 6)

👇 Comment OAK and I’ll send you my full walking guide with free map

#oaktrail #eppingforest #londonwalks

🎃 Weekend photo dump: pumpkin picking with a hike!

🎃 Weekend photo dump: pumpkin picking with a hike!

Because who doesn’t love carrying a pumpkin in their backpack for a few kilometres? 😂

This weekend, I headed to @rotherwick_patch , where entrance is FREE if you arrive on foot! 🚶‍♀️

I combined my visit with a circular walk from Hook, Hampshire, taking me through open fields, peaceful woodlands and even some early (in late) autumn colours. 🍁

And, of course, a little stop for some pumpkin picking along the way!

🥾 Walk stats:
🗺️ 9.3 km circular
⏱️ 2 hrs 15 (excluding the pumpkin patch stop)
💪 Beginner
🚆 Accessible by train from London

And you, how was your weekend? 👇

#pumpkinpicking #pumpkinfarm #pumpkinpatch

🎃 VISIT THIS PUMPKIN PATCH NEAR LONDON FOR FREE WH

🎃 VISIT THIS PUMPKIN PATCH NEAR LONDON FOR FREE WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME! 🚆

📍 @rotherwick_patch Pumpkin Patch, Hampshire

This pumpkin patch is FREE to enter if you arrive on foot! So why not combine pumpkin picking with a lovely countryside walk? 🍂

🎃 WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

📸 Plenty of autumn-themed photo props and decorations for those perfect seasonal pictures.

🎃 Pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colours to choose from. You only pay for the pumpkins you take home!

🍂 A lovely countryside setting to enjoy the autumn atmosphere.

☕ Refreshments and facilities to make the most of your visit.

🥾 HOW TO GET THERE WITHOUT A CAR

🚆 Take a direct train from London Waterloo to Hook in Hampshire.

🥾 Follow my 9 km circular walking route, starting and finishing at Hook railway station.

🎃 The route takes you through the Hampshire countryside and past Rotherwick Pumpkin Patch, where you can stop for some pumpkin picking before continuing your walk.

And yes, you’ll have to carry your pumpkins back to the station, so choose wisely! 😂

💬 Comment PUMPKIN and I’ll send you the walking route!

📌 Save this post for your next autumn adventure!

#pumpkinpatch #pumpkinfarm #pumpkinpicking

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