Date: Sunday 4th January 2026

Meeting point: Enfield Lock train station

End point: Chingford overground station

*Note – this is a linear walk*

Distance in km: 12.5km (approx)

Start and end time: 10.15 meet to start hike promptly at 10:30 am – 3:30pm (End times are approximate. We suggest not making arrangements close to the end time)

Join us for a walk in North London to welcome in the New Year! We will be walking by the River Lee and then through part of Epping Forest. River Lee and the surrounding marshes offer diverse habitats for different species of plants and wildlife. Epping Forest includes some ancient woodland together with grassland, heath, streams, bogs and ponds. The main tree species in the forest are oak, beech, hornbeam and silver birch. On a clear day, we will have some fine views over London on our journey. There are some hilly sections and muddy paths in places.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear – please note for wet weather we encourage you to bring waterproofs to keep you warm and dry. We recommend bringing a minimum of 1ltr of water and a packed lunch with you. We will stop for lunch in Epping Forest where there will be access to toilets.

Cost: £5

(For information: Attendee thresholds are Min. 3 / Max. 18)

Please note: This hike is for People of Colour.

Places are limited so please book your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, please purchase your tickets from the link below.

River Lee and Epping Forest New Year Hike