Walthamstow Forest

Walthamstow Forest is one of the larger wooded areas in the south of the Forest and, with its majestic hornbeams, gives visitors a real feel for the ancient woodlands of Epping Forest.

Mill Plain, a grassy area between Woodford and the Waterworks roundabout, is named after a Walthamstow windmill built nearby in 1676. It also offers a fantastic view over the London skyline above the treetops.

Things to do in Walthamstow Forest

• Explore the Forest and Plain on foot or by bike
• Pick up our Hornbeam Trail to head south through Gilbert's Slade to Leyton Flats
• Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch at Mill Plain against a backdrop of the London skyline
• See if you can spot the muntjac deer that live here

Parking and travel info

By train

Walthamstow Forest is a 1.3km (0.8 mile) walk from Wood Street station on the London Overground or a 1.6km (1 mile) walk from South Woodford on the Central Line.

By car

Street parking is available in the surrounding area.

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