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​Genesis Slade is a broad area of beech, oak and hornbeam woodland and forms part of the 'Theydon Loop'.

Things to do in Genesis Slade

  • Explore the area on foot, by bike, on horseback or with your dog
  • Head north toward Bell Common and Epping
  • Enjoy a picnic at Theydon Plain
  • Keep an eye out for deer and other Forest wildlife
Epping Forest map PDF (256KB)
Date submitted: 20/11/19

Parking and travel info

By train

Genesis Slade is a 0.7km (0.4 mile) walk from Theydon Bois station on the Central line.

By car

Parking is available at these car parks:

Car parks
Car park name Nearest postcode what3words address
Genesis Slade CM16 7DR ///rounds.scar.spicy
Jacks Hill IG10 2NY ///skills.blast.feels
Long Running IG10 2NY ///maps.camera.jazz
Piercing Hill CM16 4EH ///photo.belong.fork

Please visit our car parking page for opening and closing times for each of our car parks.