Essex tour operator Chigwell Tours and Visits cordially invites you to step away from the hustle, bustle and noise of the city and join them in discovering the natural beauty and tranquillity of the ancient woodlands of Essex. Be among the first to enjoy Chigwell Tours’ brand new guided walk through historic Hainault Forest on a ninety-minute exploration of the woodland paths that lead through more than two-hundred-and-fifty acres of trees and pastures that were once part of the great Forest of Essex during King Henry VIII’s reign.
A Site of Special Scientific Interest, Hainault Forest Country Park is rich with native animals, birds, insects, plants and flowers and has won awards for its high standards of maintenance and excellent facilities. Guests of Chigwell Tours and Visits’ Hainault Forest Walking Tour and will be immersed in an atmospheric world of birdsong and sun-dappled footpaths on a journey through the peaceful magnificence of this majestic forest, before making the gentle ascent of Beacon Hill to view the distant skyline of London in all its glory.
After admiring the views from scenic Beacon Hill the Hainault Forest Walking Tour returns to the Country Park’s lake; a beautiful spot which provides a habitat for many birds including coots, moorhens, mallards, tufted ducks, great crested grebes, Canada geese and mute swans. Chigwell Tours’ Hainault Forest Walking Tour shows guests the beauty of the traditional and historic countryside that lies on London’s doorstep and offers the chance to escape the city for a while and enjoy fresh country air and a slower pace of life.
Better still, guests who want to make the most of their time in Hainault Forest with Chigwell Tours can optionally enjoy a range of activities after completing the guided walk. Guests can sample a delicious, traditional lunch at a local pub or opt for a picnic meal within the forest. They may choose to go cycling on Hog Hill, where Britain’s Olympic cyclists trained or to admire the delightful scenery of the forest and park on horseback. They may choose to enjoy a short boating ride on the boating lake and enjoy the tranquillity of the moment.