The Deer of Epping Forest
The forest is home to hundreds of wild deer that are protected by the Epping Forest act in the forest. Please remeber this when driving through roads in the forest. Watch your speed and beware of deer
LEARN MORE about the deer Rutting season and vehicle collision adviceCattle of Epping Forest
One of the ancient commoner rights in Epping Forest is that of grazing cattle. until recently there were two breeds of cattle grazing, long horn and red poll. At the moment though only Long Horn are grazing on the forest. Please keep your dogs away from them
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Wildlife in the forest
From flat open plains to steep wooded valleys the variation of wildlife and plants is incredible within the forest. Some of the wildlife is seasonal whilst others live in it all year round so whatever time of year you visit there will be something new to discover.
please remember that this is not a zoo, these animals are wild and the forest is their home
Fruits of the forest
Foraging is not allowed in Epping Forest and has become a big problem over recent years. The fungi, wild berries and fruit are part of the natural balance of the forest and should be left alone
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Engaging with nature
You cant miss the abundance of wildlife in the forest. You only have to stop, look and listen and you will begin to see and hear the natural world going on around you.
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sports and recreation
The forest was dedicated to the people by Queen Victoria for sports and recreation and its a perfect surrounding however there are restrictions and limits to what you can and cant do.
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Verderers of Epping Forest
Since the early 1100’s the title of verderer has been in extsitnce. The primary modern day roll of the verderer is to represent the commoners of the forest and the wider views of the general public to the Epping Forest open spaces and commons committee at the Guild Hall in the City of London. There are further duties such as sitting on liason panels between the various local authorities that borader the forest and meeting with special interest groups as well as sitting on the consulatative panel that meets with selected forest user group representatives.
City of London Epping forest & commons committee
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Friends of Wintry Wood
Click here to find out more about the Lower forest and wintry woodPoints to remember
Epping forest is an ancient forest not a country park. Many parts of the forest are remote and have no phone signal
No fungi foraging is permitted in Epping Forest whatsoever
Remember to pay for parking
Remember to either take a map or download one before you set off, phone signal isn’t always available in the forest
Please follow the forest code and be kind and courteous to everyone and check the byelaws
Please take your litter home or make to put it in a bin
Please keep dogs under control
