Barn Hoppitt
Barn Hoppitt is grazed by our conservation herd of longhorn cattle in July. If you see our cows while in the area, please be mindful that they are livestock and not pets, keep a respectful distance, and keep dogs on leads around them.
Barn Hoppitt is an ancient wood-pasture and many of its veteran trees even outdate nearby Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge which was built in 1543.
Things to do in Barn Hoppitt
- Pop into our visitor centre or book a tour at Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge just opposite for some Forest history
- Explore the woods on foot, by bike or with your dog
- Head north to reach Chingford Plain and Connaught Water
- Depending on the season, grab your rod for some angling at Warren Pond - see our angling page for details
- Head out with your binoculars for some bird-watching
- Keep your ears out for bats at dusk (or bring a bat detector!)
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Date submitted: 20/11/19Parking and travel info
By train
Barn Hoppitt is a 0.6km (0.4 mile) walk from Chingford station on the London Overground line.
By bus
The 97, 179, 212, 313, 379, 385, 397, 444 and N26 buses all serve Chingford station, which is a 0.6km (0.4 mile) walk away.
By car
Parking is available at these car parks:
| Car park name | Nearest postcode | what3words address |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Hoppitt | E4 6BD | ///oddly.office.pops |
| Bury Road | E4 7AZ | ///moral.mice.saints |
| Connaught Water | IG9 5UB | ///jump.turkey.vine |
Please visit our car parking page for opening and closing times for each of our car parks.