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of the Green Monkham's Lane leads in 500 yards
to an isolated block of forest known as Lord's
Bushes, conspicuous for its picturesque oaks
and beeches, and dense undergrowth of hollies.
A well-defined track crosses this from the end of
Monkham's Lane to Buckhurst Hill Station, at its
north-east corner, but an hour may be well spent
in exploring its beautiful glades. Another track
from the same point crosses it diagonally in a
northerly direction to the top of Buckhurst Hill.
ROUTE C.
WOOD STREET STATION TO CHINGFORD.
51/2 miles.
On leaving the station turn immediately to the
left by Upper Walthamstow Road and follow the
lane which leads up the hill to the eastwards and
enters the Forest near St. Peter's Church, 400
yards from the station. This point may also be
reached from Leytonstone by crossing the Leyton
Flats as in Route B, but keeping somewhat more
to the left, and crossing the Eagle Road at Forest
Rise. From here follow the wide grass glade to
the north as far as the Allotments. These, together
with the land belonging to the East London Water
Works, constitute a barrier across the route which
necessitates a detour to the right as far as the
high road. I have endeavoured, hitherto without
effect, to persuade those who are responsible for
these enclosures to allow the public right-of-way
to be restored.
Regaining the line by Hagger Lane, from the
corner of the Forest opposite the gate of the Allot-