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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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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.
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…
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.
Greensted Country Walk

Address

High Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9JG

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.
Roding Valley Meadows

Address

Grange Farm Centre, Grange Farm Lane, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6DP

Telephone
020 8500 3094

roding@essexwt.org.uk

Chigwell

Visit the largest remaining species-rich water meadow in Essex with its famous display of wildflowers and wonderful mosaic of habitats
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 Forest

Address

The Warren, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4RW

Telephone
020 7332 1911

epping.forest@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Loughton

Epping Forest, London's largest open space, is a registered charity managed by the City of London. Whether you wish to escape into the countryside and unwind, or need space to do something a little more active, Epping Forest has it covered.
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.
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.
Swaines Green Wildlife Site

Address

Coronation Hill, Epping, Essex, CM16 5DU

swainesgreen@gmail.com

Epping

A ich mosaic of open rough grassland, ancient hedgerows, scrub and developing woodland, with a stream and a pond.
Epping Forest Brambly Hedge Trail

Address

Epping Forest Visitor Centre, 6 Rangers Road, Epping Forest, Essex, E4 7QH

Telephone
020 7332 1911

epping.forest@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Epping Forest

Inspired by the beloved children’s books Brambly Hedge, this trail featuring 17 wooden sculptures brings the character's alive in the the surroundings that inspired their stories.
Lions on the Loose

Address

Epping & Loughton

Telephone
01279 773753

Lucy.woodington@stclarehospice.org.uk

Epping & Loughton

Lions on the Loose is a free, amazing family‑friendly sculpture trail in Epping, Loughton and Harlow supporting the incredible work of St Clare Hospice.
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.
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 Walking and Cycling Trails

Address

Holyfield, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF

Waltham Abbey

Lee Valley Regional Park boasts miles of traffic free trails that crisscross award winning nature reserves and open spaces – they’re great to explore on foot or by bike. You’ll be amazed at the diverse habitats that are on your doorstep and the…
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.
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.
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.

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