​Genesis Slade is a broad area of unpollarded beech, oak and hornbeam crossed with streams and spotted with marshy spans which are home to fauna not found anywhere else in the Forest. Toward Theydon Plain at its south-east tip, the woods give way to open areas with stunning wildflowers.

Getting here

Central

Theydon Bois

The above station is 0.4 miles (0.65km) from Genesis Slade and adjacent to Theydon Green. 

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Parking

Free parking is available at Genesis Slade, Jacks Hill, Long Running and Piercing Hill car parks.

See our car parks page for more information.

Things to do in Genesis Slade

• Explore the area on foot, by bike, on horseback or with your dog
• Pick up our Oak Trail (525KB) to head to Bell Common, Ambresbury Bank or Theydon Bois
• Head north toward Bell Common and Epping
• Bring a camera and photograph the colourful array of wildflowers
• Enjoy a picnic at Theydon Plain
• Keep an eye out for deer and adders!