Takeley to Wall Wood Circular Walk, Hatfield Forest

Circular walk in Takeley, Essex. Several stiles, tree roots, ditches and footbridges. Can get muddy in wet weather, wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Dogs on leads around the lake.

Covering 14.6 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 3 hours and 14 minutes.

With start and finish just a short distance apart, this near-loop trail offers most of the convenience of a circular route with a subtly different final stretch.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.