Epping Forest Centenary Walk
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Epping Forest Centenary Walk is a long-distance footpath in England, connecting East London to Epping Forest. It is also known as Epping Forest Big Walk. The 15 mi (24 km) path runs from Manor Park to Epping Forest using, where possible, green corridors.
The path leads from Manor Park Station (51°33′09″N, 0°02′47″E) to Epping Station (51°41′38″N, 0°06′ 49″E).
The walk was established in 1978 by members of the West Essex Ramblers. It was originally called the Centenary Walk. The name refers to the commemoration of the centenary of the Epping Forest Act 1878 which preserved 2,400-hectare (5,900-acre) of what was a larger Waltham forest [1] The path of the walk has changed sightly since 1978 in line with changes to the forest.[2]
It is named Centenary Walk on Ordnance Survey mapping.
This linear walk can be started at several locations. The route goes through both urban and ‘green’ areas. These include parkland, playing fields, a golf course, urban streets, green footpaths, fields and woodland.[1]
Several railway and underground stations are close to the walk.[1]