06 essex epping to chipping ongar

■ Distance: 7 miles/11.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■  Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.5km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

The nearest station is Manningtree, on the Great Eastern Main Line, which is around 1 hour 15 minutes from London Liverpool Street and is also reachable from Colchester and Ipswich. If coming by car,

■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.5km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 10½ miles/17km ■ Time: 5 hours ■  Grade: Challenging

■ Distance: 8¾ miles/14.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Moderate