Hainault woodland circular 🌳

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Step 1: Park for free at the Hainault Forest car park and head through this kissing gate

Step 2: Walk straight ahead with the road and hedge on your left

Step 3: Over the bridge - careful as it can be slippery 🍌

Step 4: Cross the field diagonally to the right, heading to the far right corner opposite the bridge

Step 5: This very muddy path will greet you. We had our buggy on off-road mode and managed (without any arguments! 🤪)

Step 6: Head up the path and enjoy the beautiful woodland scenery. This part is full of oaks and managed by the Woodland Trust 🌳

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