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Countrycare looks after the beautiful countryside that is the responsibility of Epping Forest District. It maintains nine local nature reserves and 20 other wildlife sites. The sites are varied and include woodland, grassland and water features. Management ensures the health of the environment and access for everyone to enjoy. Countrycare are constantly working to ensure access and improve conservation practices.

Countrycare promote respect for the countryside, wildlife habitats and biodiversity by running events and working with schools and community groups such as the Scouting and Guide movements.

Volunteering:

Involving the public as much as possible is an important part of Countryside’s work and there are opportunities for volunteering with a wide range of tasks throughout the year ensuring something suitable for every level of ability and commitment.

Walks:

As well as guides to the nature reserves, Countrycare has produced a series of walks that will enable you to get out into our countryside and experience it for yourself.

Contact: Call 01992 788203 or email contactcountrycare@eppingforest.gov.uk

Nature Reserves

Chigwell Row Wood (15.6 Hectares) IG7 6LJ

Church Lane, North Weald (3.25 Hectares) CM16 6AA

Home Mead, Loughton (1.8 Hectares) IG10 2NU

Linders Field, Buckhurst Hill (3.85 Hectares) IG9 5QJ

Nazeing Triangle (0.6 Hectares) EN9 2DD

Roding Valley Meadows, Chigwell (63 Hectares) IG9 6BJ

Roughtalley’s Wood, North Weald (3.4 Hectares) CM16 6BH

Thornwood Common (3.4 Hectares) CM16 6TZ

Weald Common, North Weald (1.86 Hectares) CM16 6DB

Walks:

Abridge, 3 miles long

Chigwell, 3 miles long

Epping & Theydon, 6 miles long

Greensted, 4.5 miles long

Lambourne, 6 miles long

Nazeing, 4 miles long

Roydon, 5 miles long

Sheering, 7.5 miles long

Theydon Bois, 3.5 miles long

Moreton - Magdalen Laver, 6 miles long

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The Essex Way

Address

Epping Tube Station (starts), Epping Forest District, Essex, CM16 4HW

Epping Forest District

Starting at Epping Station, walk the Essex Way and celebrate some of the finest countryside in the county!
The path will lead you through ancient woodlands, open farmland, tree-lined river valleys and leafy green lanes, visiting historic towns and…
Countrycare Nature Reserves

Address

Epping Forest Countrycare, Civic Offices, High Street, EPPING, Essex, CM16 4BZ

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

High Street, EPPING

Discover the varied wildlife on your doorstep within Epping Forest District's nine nature reserves.
Epping Forest Countrycare

Address

Epping Forest Countrycare, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BZ

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

High Street, Epping

9 walks, 9 local nature reserves and 20 additional wildlife sites across the district.
Epping Forest Countrycare

Address

Epping Forest Countrycare, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BZ

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

High Street, Epping

9 walks, 9 local nature reserves and 20 additional wildlife sites across the district.
Theydon Bois Country Walk

Address

Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Essex, CM16 7EU

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Theydon Bois

Get out into the countryside and discover history, heritage and ever-changing natural beauty in the countryside around you.
Abridge Country Walk

Address

New Farm Drive, Abridge, Essex, RM4 1BS

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Abridge

Get out into the countryside and discover history, heritage and ever-changing natural beauty in the countryside around you.
Nazeing Country Walk

Address

Epping Green, Epping, Essex, CM16 6PU

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Epping

Get out into the countryside and discover history, heritage and ever-changing natural beauty in the countryside around you.
The Royal Gunpowder Mills

Address

Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY

Telephone
01992 707370

info@royalgunpowdermills.com

Waltham Abbey

The Royal Gunpowder Mills are opening in a different way in 2024 - find out more
Chigwell Country Walk

Address

Courtland Drive, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6PN

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Chigwell

Get out into the countryside and discover history, heritage and ever-changing natural beauty in the countryside around you.
Top 8 FREE things to see and do for everyone

Address

Epping Forest District, Essex

All year round free activities and places to explore, for all the family
Lee Valley Wildlife Discovery Centre

Address

Fishers Green Car Park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF

Telephone
03000 030 644

wildlifediscoverycentre@leevalleypark.org.uk

Waltham Abbey

A state of the art wildlife centre with a viewing tower, open throughout the year.
Roydon Country Walk

Address

High Road, Roydon, Essex, CM19 5LW

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Roydon

Get out into the countryside and discover history, heritage and ever-changing natural beauty in the countryside around you.
Sheering Country Walk

Address

The Street, Sheering, Essex, CM22 7LX

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Sheering

Get out into the countryside and discover history, heritage and ever-changing natural beauty in the countryside around you.
Lee Valley Wild Fowl Walk

Address

Sun Street, WALTHAM ABBEY, Essex, EN9 1EL

Telephone
01992 716882

WALTHAM ABBEY

Explore the wild life of the Lee Valley Park wetlands on this trail around the river, canal and lakes.
Gunpowder Park

Address

Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3GP

Telephone
03000 030 610

info@leevalleypak.org.uk

Waltham Abbey

Gunpowder Park in Waltham Abbey, a dynamic park regenerated from a former munitions testing ground and split into four very different zones for walkers, cyclists and summer horse riders.
Lee Valley Regional Park

Address

Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middx, EN2 9HG

Telephone
03000030610

ifo@leevalleypark.org.uk

Enfield

From London 2012 venues to campsites, heritage sites, cycling, walking, white water rafting, ice skating, horse riding, nature reserves and wide open spaces - you name it and its likely to be waiting for you in the Lee Valley.
Moreton - Magdalen Laver Country Walk

Address

Moreton Bridge, Moreton, ONGAR, Essex, CM5 0LL

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

ONGAR

Get out into the countryside and discover history, heritage and ever-changing natural beauty in the countryside around you.
Epping & Theydon Country Walk

Address

Stonards Hill Car Park, Epping, Essex, CM16 4QE

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Epping

Get out into the countryside and discover history, heritage and ever-changing natural beauty in the countryside around you.
Waltham Abbey Gardens, Dragonfly Sanctuary & Cornmill Meadows Walk

Address

Epping Forest District Museum, Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1EL

Waltham Abbey

A 3 mile walk through flooded grassland, ponds, rivers, across areas designated as a site of Special Scientific interest.
Lambourne Country Walk

Address

Manor Road, Lambourne End, Essex, RM4 1NH

Telephone
01992 564224

contactcountrycare@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Lambourne End

Get out into the countryside and discover history, heritage and ever-changing natural beauty in the countryside around you.

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