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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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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.