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
