Loughton

Civil Parish in Essex Epping Forest

England

Loughton

Epping Forest From Baldwins Hill Within the M25! — Epping Forest From Baldwins Hill Credit: tim

Loughton is a civil parish located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on the northeastern edge of London and is part of the Epping Forest District. The town is approximately 17 miles away from Charing Cross, making it a desirable location for commuters working in the city.

Loughton has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era, with evidence of settlement in the area. The town flourished during the Victorian era when it became a popular destination for wealthy Londoners looking for a countryside retreat. As a result, Loughton features a mix of architectural styles ranging from Tudor and Georgian buildings to modern developments.

One of the town's most notable landmarks is the Loughton Camp, an Iron Age hill fort that offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. Epping Forest, a vast ancient woodland, is also nearby, providing residents with ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, horse riding, and picnicking.

Loughton has a vibrant community and offers a range of amenities and services. The town center is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, catering to different tastes and preferences. It also has several schools, including both primary and secondary institutions, making it an attractive place for families.

Transport links in Loughton are excellent, with the Central Line running through the town's tube station, providing easy access to central London and other parts of the city. The M25 motorway is also within close proximity, allowing for convenient road connections to the rest of the country.

Overall, Loughton is a picturesque town with a rich history, beautiful natural surroundings, and excellent transport links, making it a highly sought-after place to live.

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Loughton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.652649/0.064683 or Grid Reference TQ4296. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Epping Forest From Baldwins Hill

Within the M25!

tim

Bench in Epping Forest from Baldwins Hill

tim

House restoration, Baldwins Hill

This building has been painted white but it has been removed to reveal interesting brickwork detail.

tim

Playing fields with oaks by River Roding

Nearby, there is a nature reserve and lake.

Eleanor Dann

Railway bridge near Debden station

The bridge carries the Central Line over the A1168. This is part of the London Underground, despite being far away from the City. Nearby, there is a supermarket, shops and the Winston Churchill public house.

Eleanor Dann

Loughton Library

Near to the library, there is a swimming pool, playground, car park and High Street.

Eleanor Dann

The Robin Hood

The Robin Hood roundabout is a major landmark on the Epping New Road, which runs through Epping Forest. For motorists (at least), this might be considered the centre point of the forest.

Eleanor Dann

Earl's Path Pond

This pond is the remains of 19th Century gravel workings. It is beside the Earl's Path and the Three Forests Way. The larger pond further South at Strawberry Hill is more attractive and is surrounded by woodland. Much of the woodland here is not "ancient", but has recovered after clearances.

Eleanor Dann

Double decker bus on the High Road

Taken at the junction with Ollards Grove and Old Station Rd. There are some good examples of suburban architecture nearby, but this part of the High Rd is not very attractive.

Andrew Dann

Small wood near the River Roding

This path leads through woodland and scrub, at the start of a nature reserve, beside the River Roding. How this square has changed in the last 70 years - there is now a large industrial estate and junction 5 of the M11 motorway.

Eleanor Dann

Debden streetscene

The Western part of this square has changed totally in the last 70 years. It is covered by housing and schools, but with some recreational open space. This photograph was taken in Willingdale Road, near the entrance to the playing fields. The brook, which runs from the forest down towards the Roding, is one feature which remains from the 1940s map.

Eleanor Dann

Epping Forest

This is the green ride (shown on maps as the Centenary Walk) near Furze Ground, a gorse covered slope, which rises from the Tippa Burn and Hangboy Slade. Some of the old beeches here have fallen and birch is taking over in a few places. This is a good place for children to tip-toe along fallen tree trunks.

Andrew Dann

Hillyfields

This open space is at the border of Loughton and Debden, in suburbs close to Epping Forest. This area has been planted as a Millennium Remembrance Grove, including exotic trees in memory of those who died in far-flung parts of the world.

Andrew Dann

Epping Forest College

This is part of Epping Forest College in Loughton see Link

Glyn Baker

Home Mead in Spring

Sue Tilbey

Loughton: The Broadway

Brutal repetitive 1960s functionalist architecture for the shopping parade here, softened only by the curve at the end!

Nigel Cox

Debden tube station

There has been a railway station here since 1865 when the Great Eastern Railway opened their Chigwell Road stop. Later that year its name was changed to Chigwell Lane and so it remained through the ownership of the London & North Eastern Railway and British Railways until 1949 when London Underground took over the running of the route and renamed the station Debden. Today the station is in Zone 6 on the Central Line.

Nigel Cox

Epping Forest: Strawberry Hill Pond

This is the larger of the two former gravel pit ponds mentioned in Eleanor's caption to her photograph TQ4196 : Earl's Path Pond. To the left side of the photograph is an island.

Nigel Cox

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Loughton is located at Grid Ref: TQ4296 (Lat: 51.652649, Lng: 0.064683)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Epping Forest

Police Authority: Essex