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51.73, 0.15 · rel 2173689
51.73, 0.15 · rel 2173689
Three Forests Way
A 97,7 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Essex.
Loop walk
start = finish · Essex
97,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
25
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× Attraction
8× summit
3× ruins
2× viewpoint
1× Nature
3× monument
Village Sign
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Canal Boat Project
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Wellington Hill
summit ·
26 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Loughton Camp
ruins ·
27 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Stocks & Lock-up
Attraction ·
38 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Crabtree Hill
summit ·
60 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Strawberry Hill
summit ·
69 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Epping Forest Field Centre Bird Viewing Point
viewpoint ·
87 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cabin Hill
summit ·
111 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Parndon Lock Meadows
Nature ·
177 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Broom Hill
summit ·
214 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Staple's Hill
summit ·
240 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Temple Hill
summit ·
296 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Temple
monument ·
343 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Boudicca's Obelisk
monument ·
354 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Shelly's Hill
summit ·
398 m off route
0,0 km
0%
George Granville Barker
monument ·
409 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Osier Bed
viewpoint ·
152 m off route
97,7 km
100%
Portingbury Hills
ruins ·
174 m off route
97,7 km
100%
Roman Temple Site
ruins ·
385 m off route
97,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Three Forests Way is 97.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Three Forests Way takes approximately 24h 19min to complete.
Yes, Three Forests Way is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Three Forests Way starts near coordinates 51.6627, 0.1512.
Three Forests Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.