This week on the map
Find the places mentioned in this edition. The outline includes the forest and its neighbouring towns.
The places in this edition, at a glance.
Shops, cafés, restaurants & pubs
Local finds and changes around the forest.
Butt Karahi
Possibly closed, not confirmedEpping Forest area
Map contributors now mark this restaurant as closed. We have not been able to confirm it independently, so it is worth a look before you make a trip.
Road closures & access
Things that might affect getting around the forest.
Water mains replacement, High Beech
Ongoing, multi-phaseLoughton
Thames Water's three-year mains replacement around High Beech is still listed as running, covering Spareleaze Hill, Queens Road, Debden Lane, Newmans Lane, Rectory Lane and other nearby streets. The current phase and dates are not stated, so check before travelling.
Source: Thames Water
Events in the forest
What's on this week.
No events listed this week
No events are included in this edition. Check organisers’ listings for upcoming dates.
The forest's grazing cattle
Epping Forest's conservation-grazing cattle move around the forest through the year.
Where the cattle are grazing
Moved this weekSewardstone
The forest's grazing cattle have moved to a new area not far from Sewardstone.
A little closer to the forest
Local discoveries, things to do and updates for your next visit. You do not need the app to enjoy the Ledger.
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