Ingrebourne Hill

Visitor information

With 4km of walking trails and connections to Hornchurch Country Park, there is plenty to explore here. Enjoy spotting various wildlife, birdwatching over the grasslands or practice your cycling skills on the dedicated mountain bike trail. Or if you'd rather just relax, bring a picnic and take in the peaceful views over the lake. 

 

At a glance

  • Walking trails
  • Cycling and mountain biking
  • Horse riding
  • Picnic areas
  • Play area
  • Dogs welcome

Things to do

Cycling and mountain biking at Ingrebourne Hill

Ingrebourne Hill offers 3km of cycling paths for you to explore! There is also a dedicated 2km mountain bike course to practice your off road skills.

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Horse riding at Ingrebourne Hill

Ingrebourne Hill has a 2.1km, circular horse riding trail that runs throughout the forest. Please follow the black posts with a white horse trail sign.

No permit is needed to ride...

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Spitfire trail

This trail winds through two stands of pine forest and open grassland. When you reach the pyramid lookout point there are amazing views across London and Essex. You will come...

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Walking at Ingrebourne Hill

There are 4.1km of trails for you to explore at Ingrebourne Hill. If you fancy an even longer walk, there are connections to Hornchurch Country Park and part of the London Loop...

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Nearby forests

Pond side path on open grassland

Berwick Glades

Come and roam the planted glades and wildflower meadows of this ancient farmland. You will be rewarded with excellent views of the Ingrebourne Valley, especially towards Hornchurch...

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Sun setting behind silhouetted trees

Bonnetts Wood

Named after the Bonnetts family who farmed these fields as part of their Central Farm from the 1920’s, Bonnetts Wood is now the perfect place to relax and unwind. 

Flower meadows...

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Community on bridge over small stream in woodland

Cely Woods

As one of Thames Chase's largest woodlands, Cely Woods has an excellent network of paths and is a rich habitat with numerous insects and flowers. 

The wildlife across the wetlands...

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Long grass on the edge of a woodland with bright blue skies

Mardyke Woods

Mardyke Woods was already well established when the Romans first arrived here in 54BC and is therefore well deserved of its official status as an Ancient Semi Natural Woodland!

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