Experience this wonderful and irreplaceable ancient forest.
Epping Forest is London’s largest green space, stretching some 19 km (12 miles) from Manor Park in east London to Epping in Essex. A former Royal Hunting Forest, today Epping Forest covers 6,000 acres and 2,000 acres of bufferland. Much of the Forest (over 5,000 acres) has an EU/UK conservation designation.
Find out more about this Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and its rich history, culture and heritage.
About Epping Forest
Learn how the interaction of humans and nature has shaped Epping Forest, and find out more about its fascinating wildlife, history, culture and heritage.
Epping Forest Big Walk
Annual event to walk the length of the Forest from Manor Park to Epping.
Community Engagement
Inspire people from all backgrounds to visit and love the Forest.
Visit Epping Forest
There are three Visitor Centres in Epping Forest, 101 ponds, 189 km of paths, 7 listed buildings, 3 scheduled monuments and much more
Maps & Trails
Discover route maps, waymarked trails and areas of interest in Epping Forest.
Voices of Epping Forest
A podcast series that celebrates diversity of those who visit Epping Forest
Code of Conduct
Whether you are visiting the Forest to relax, to cycle or for dog walking, please follow the Code of Conduct responsibly so that everyone can enjoy the Forest
Guided Walks
Join us on regular guided walks in Epping Forest
Epping Forest Talk
Talks series to celebrate the biodiversity, culture and heritage of the Forest