Great Monk Wood facts for kids

A track through Great Monk Wood

Great Monk Wood is a lovely forest area found within the much larger Epping Forest in Essex, England. It's a great place to explore nature and enjoy the outdoors.

Where is Great Monk Wood?

This special wood is part of the famous Epping Forest. It's located in an area called Loughton, which is a town nearby. Great Monk Wood is centered around a big roundabout called the Wakes Arms junction. This is where two main roads, the A104 Epping New Road and the A121, meet.

You can find the wood southwest of the town of Epping and north of Loughton. A very large road that goes around London, called the M25 motorway, runs along the northern edge of the wood.

Nearby Places and How to Get There

Some villages close to Great Monk Wood include High Beech, which is also inside Epping Forest, and Theydon Bois, which is just outside the forest to the east.

If you want to visit using public transport, there are several train or tube stations nearby. These include Chingford, Buckhurst Hill, Loughton, and Theydon Bois. These stations make it easier for people to come and enjoy the beautiful nature of Great Monk Wood.