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Ingrebourne Hill
 

A great site – a gentle hill fringed by the Ingrebourne River and its reedbeds to the east and lakes to the south, offering brilliant views across the Thames from its centre, with play areas and gentle paths to the west. Walk the dog or jog, ride your horse or mountain bike, picnic or play, or just relax. You can do it all at Ingrebourne Hill. There’s a great deal to look out for. Whether it’s mountain bikes hurtling around the specially built track, spotting distant sights from its viewing point, taking in relaxing views whilst picnicking beside the lake, overseeing children playing in the scramble area, or just observing the wildlife.

How to get there:

Ingrebourne Hill is in Thames Chase Community Forest. Rainham is the nearest town or village.

Ingrebourne Hill is situated along Rainham road not far from Dover’s Corner Roundabout. Our Car park is opposite Travis Perkins on Rainham road and pedestrians can enter the site from Avelon Road, Southend Road and Hornchurch CountryPark

OS Grid Reference: TQ535 838

Other places to go in Thames Chase Community Forest

Thames Chase - Lakeside path, Ingrebourne hill

Facilities:

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The Woodland is a wonderful place to walk your dog – please show your respect for this special area by cleaning up after your dog. Dog Waste, if wrapped in plastic, can be put into the dog bins in car parks, or with household waste.

Contact:

Luke Everitt
Community Ranger
01708 642964
e-mail: luke.everitt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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What's of interest
Less than 3000 young men fought in the Battle of Britain and Squadron Leader Ronnie Stillwell was one of them. In the summer of 1940 he was a young Sergeant flying Spitfires with 65 Squadron, then based at RAF Hornchurch as part of London’s frontline. Ronnie won both the Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) for his efforts in assisting downed colleagues and later the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for destroying three enemy aircraft –a record that prompted us to name our lake after him.

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