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The intersecting lines, which divide them into
squares of an inch and a half, are arranged in the
direction of the four points of the compass. They
are for the combined purpose of readily estimating
the distance,—each side of a square representing
exactly half a mile,—and of showing the direction,
at a glance, to those who carry a compass, a
practice which I strongly recommend.
The greater number of visitors to the Forest
come by railway. I have, therefore, as a rule,
started and terminated each route at stations,
generally on the same line of railway.
It is obvious that the intelligent reader will be
able to combine two or more of the routes to form
a more extended expedition. Thus, after taking
route G to High Beachy he can follow route K to
Loughton, or route H to Epping.
The small figures on the maps show the height
in feet above high-water mark. The routes de-
scribed are indicated by the red lines. Hard
gravelled roads are coloured yellow.
The small-scale index map opposite page 22
shows the position of all the railway stations re-
latively to the Forest. It also shows, for the
benefit of those who drive, the chief roads of
approach from London and Stratford.
It should be borne in mind that the days when
east wind prevails are the best for selecting those
routes that command distant views. Winds from
the west or south come laden with London smoke
which obliterates them.
ROUTE A
LEYTONSTONE TO WANSTEAD PARK AND
FOREST GATE
51/4 miles
On leaving Leytonstone Station, cross the High
Street, by the Red Lion Inn, and follow Harvey
Road at right angles to it. This leads to the
Avenues in 300 yards. These were planted 150