The giant sequoias of Havering

Walk preview

Step 1: Start on Wellingtonia Avenue, near the horse stables. You can park on the side of the road here for free

Step 2: Head towards the end of the road and past the gates ahead to enter the park

Step 3: Plenty of horses to see (and poo!) around here on the main trails

Step 4: Very soon you’re greeted with the giant sequoias (or redwoods). They are an incredible sight. Head left or right - they join together soon

Step 5: Get up close and personal with them. How many people does it take to give them a hug?

Step 6: Pictures don’t really do justice to how amazing they are. The country park was previously a royal residence and...

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