Leytonstone and Bushwood

Walks, England, Greater London, Waltham Forest

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  • You can start at Leytonstone High Road overground station 🚉. Go under the bridge and then cross at the first zebra immediately after

    Step 1: You can start at Leytonstone High Road overground station 🚉. Go under the bridge and then cross at the first zebra immediately after

  • Take the first right once you’ve crossed down Ferndale Road. You should be able to see the trees at the end 💚

    Step 2: Take the first right once you’ve crossed down Ferndale Road. You should be able to see the trees at the end 💚

  • In just a few minutes you’ll find yourself on Wanstead Flats, part of Epping Forest. Follow the path behind the gate 🌳

    Step 3: In just a few minutes you’ll find yourself on Wanstead Flats, part of Epping Forest. Follow the path behind the gate 🌳

  • Soon the path will fork, take the left as modelled here 💁‍♂️

    Step 4: Soon the path will fork, take the left as modelled here 💁‍♂️

  • Enjoy the peace and the birdsong, and follow the track between the trees

    Step 5: Enjoy the peace and the birdsong, and follow the track between the trees

  • There’s plenty of nature to find. We were on the look out for daffodils and signs of spring

    Step 6: There’s plenty of nature to find. We were on the look out for daffodils and signs of spring

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