Whitehall Plain 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.
Hatch Forest is a broad, winding woodland with occasional, secluded clearings and connects Highams Park with Barn Hoppitt and the Forest around Chingford and Woodford.
Things to do in Hatch Forest and Whitehall Plain
- Explore the Forest on foot, by bike, on horseback or with your dog
- Follow the River Ching downstream to Highams Park Lake
- Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch at Whitehall Plain
- Bring your binoculars for a spot of bird-watching
- Be very, very quiet and try to catch a glimpse of the deer which roam Hatch Forest
Epping Forest map PDF (256KB)
Date submitted: 20/11/19Parking and travel info
By train
Hatch Forest is a 1.8km (1.1 mile) walk from Highams Park station on the London Overground line or a 2.4km (1.5 mile) walk from Woodford station on the Central Line.
By car
Parking is available at these car parks:
| Car park name | Nearest postcode | what3words address |
|---|---|---|
| Woodford Golf Club | IG8 0ST | ///flies.those.chop |
Please visit our car parking page for opening and closing times for each of our car parks.