If there's one thing for sure, it's that for most of us - getting out in the green is a very rare occasion. I work a desk job like most people do these days and I can tell you there's nothing that refreshes me more after a difficult week than escaping the city, and the surprising truth of it is that; 'it's not as difficult as you might think'...

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The popular belief is that you must travel miles and be ready to spend a bit of cash to get out of the city and see real nature. There are many sources all over the internet that can show just how inaccurate that is.

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Epping forest trails a perfect example of this and are just a 10 minute walk through the town from Loughton underground on the central line. Once there the trail twists and turns by ponds and small lakes. There are a couple of roads to cross but apart from these the trail in entirely forestry.

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We were very lucky with the weather today as the lighting was golden in places.

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You should be glad to know that there are a number of pubs at the end of the trail.

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