What we are doing to celebrate Epping Forest’s irreplaceable biodiversity and heritage, and how you can get involved and be part of the community.

Epping Forest Big Walk: history

Epping Forest Big Walk: history

Previously known as ‘The Centenary Walk’, it was first established in 1978 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the Epping Forest Act 1878. Find out more about the original booklet produced for the first walk by Fred Matthews and Harry Bitten.