Woodford: Green Spaces, Paths and History

Woodford reveals its distinctive character in Woodford Green, where well-maintained green spaces in the central part of Epping Forest meet historic buildings, park paths and a variety of options for active days. For planning your trip, it is worth first deciding what you would like to focus on. Those looking for nature and walks will find different points of interest from travellers who want to focus on golf, sport or listed sites.

Landscape and paths around Woodford Green

The land at Woodford Green has been held in trust as part of Epping Forest since 1882. The Woodford Green and Woodford Wells Conservation Areas were designated in 1970. They are characterised by extensive, natural-looking open spaces, mature trees and ponds. Both areas lie on a ridge 60 metres above sea level and slope gently down towards the River Lea to the east and the River Roding to the west.

The development of the area is also part of its landscape: Woodford Green and Woodford Wells grew up along a forest track that is now the A104. When choosing a holiday apartment in Woodford, those who place particular importance on green spaces and opportunities for walks can use these local features as a guide for planning their trip. Woodford Green is connected to Epping Forest, which has a network of more than 284 kilometres of paths.

Walks, sport and golf

Ray Park offers space for dog walking and leisurely walks through the park and along the River Roding. The park also has tennis courts and a full-size football pitch. This allows different interests to be taken into account when planning your day: a walk can be combined with a sporting activity, without having to limit yourself to just one type of leisure activity.

For a hike or cycle ride along the Roding Valley Way, the James Leal Centre is suitable as a starting or finishing point. Woodford Golf Club in Woodford Green welcomes visitors, who can usually play 9 or 18 holes during the week. Possible restrictions on playing times apply.

Discover historic sites

Woodford Green also offers several specific opportunities for exploring cultural history. The Church of All Saints' in Inmans Row is a Grade II listed building. Also in Woodford Green is The Castle Hotel on High Road, a Grade II listed building dating from the early 19th century.

Another prominent individual monument is Obelisk Opposite Number 1. The small obelisk is made of Portland stone, probably dates from the 19th century and was restored in 1977. The Woodford Green War Memorial is a Grade II monument from 1920 associated with the First World War and was designed by Sir Charles Nicholson. It takes the form of a calvary with a wooden canopy and a tiled covering.

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Woodford, you can therefore weigh up different travel interests: landscapes and paths in Epping Forest, walks along the River Roding, sport in Ray Park, golf during the week, or historic buildings and monuments. For your further search, Ilford and Redbridge are also available.

For the higher-level travel overview: Redbridge.