Access information for Ingrebourne Hill

The nation's forests are for all to enjoy

This page offers helpful information help you plan a stress-free visit to Ingrebourne Hill.

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Looking upwards into a mature beech tree canopy against a blue sky.

Essentials

Toilets

There are no toilet facilities at this site.

Changing Places

There is no Changing Places facility at this site. 

Needing help

There is no staff presence at this site.

Arriving at the forest

 

Car parking

Ingrebourne Hill has a small sized car park which is located via the main vehicle entrance on Rainham Road. There are three accessible parking bays provided. Please note there is a 2m height restriction at this site.

The visitor centre

There is no visitor centre at this site.

Getting out in the forest

View the Ingrebourne Hill Know Before You Go guide for detailed information of the site and pictures, ahead of your visit.

Seating and shelter

There are plenty of accessible benches and picnic tables around the site. There is no sheltered seating.

Trails and activities

Pyramid Loop (1km/0.62 miles)

This loop is on surfaced track beginning with an moderate incline toward the pyramid viewpoint, offering panoramic views across to London. There are picnic tables at the top for you to stop and take in the scenery.

Bramble Loop (1.8km/1.11 miles)

A circular loop which passes by bramble thickets and open grassland. Part of the trail is surfaced and other parts are soft grass trails which may become muddy at certain times of year. 

Conifer Loop (2.7km/1.67 miles)

This is the longest of the trails and is a circular route on mostly surfaced paths. You will pass by pine forest, mixed broadleaf woodland and open grassland. Parts of this trail may become muddy and wet during certain times of year.