High Beech
Built-up area in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.66, 0.028 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 40 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01992 (Lea Valley) |
High Beech is a small hamlet on the southern edge of Epping Forest in Essex, England. Perched on higher ground, it provides wide views over the ancient woodland and is a popular access point for walkers, cyclists and riders; the surrounding forest of pollarded oaks, heather and glades supports diverse wildlife and year‑round outdoor recreation.
Historically part of the old royal forest and preserved as public open space from the 19th century, the area’s wild character has long attracted artists and naturalists. Today High Beech is a modest cluster of buildings and visitor facilities whose local economy leans on leisure and tourism, and it remains a social focal point for community events and informal gatherings in the forest.
Postcode districts covering High Beech
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 14 miles22.5 km
- Islington 9.8 miles15.7 km
- City of Westminster 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Bexley 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Sutton 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Croydon 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Harrow 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Basildon 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Watford 18.7 miles30 km
- Chelmsford 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Harlow 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Stevenage 19.2 miles30.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Waltham Abbey South & Rural Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Sewardstone Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Loughton Forest Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Loughton St. John's Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Loughton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Waltham Abbey Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Chingford Green Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Loughton Fairmead Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Waltham Abbey West Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Loughton Roding Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Buckhurst Hill Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Buckhurst Hill West Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in High Beech
IG10 4AH, IG10 4AG, IG10 4AD, IG10 4DF, IG10 4FE, IG10 4AN, EN9 3QW, IG10 4AB, IG10 4AL … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Stansted Airport 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Chingford Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
- Enfield Lock Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near High Beech Ad
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dao by Dorsett North London 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Hyatt House London Stratford 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Aparthotel Adagio London Stratford 4 8 miles12.8 km
- The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Holtwhites Hotel 5 miles8 km
- The Stratford Hotel London 5 8.1 miles13 km
- Southgate Hotel London 4 7 miles11.3 km
Local points of interest
- Epping Forest Forest 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 1.8 miles3 km
- Copped Hall Estate 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Woodford Wells Historic site 3.1 miles5 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Eton Manor Stadium 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Pirgo Historic site 7.8 miles12.5 km
- London Velopark Stadium 7.8 miles12.6 km