As one of the largest public open spaces in the London area, the 6,000 acres of forest is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. From foxes and deer to badgers and birds, the forest is home to an abundance of wildlife as well as a number of different kinds of ancient trees.

Cycling in Epping forest is a popular activity as visitors are able to enjoy nearly 300 kilometres of well-.maintained, designated cycle routes. In order to protect Epping Forest’s natural beauty, cyclists are asked to stick to the designated routes, here is an interactive map you can follow.

Where else made it into the top spots? Here are the full results:

1. New Forest, Hampshire (102,000 average monthly Google searches)

2. Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire (43,000 average monthly Google searches)

3. Epping Forest, Essex (38,000 average monthly Google searches)

4. Delamere Forest, Cheshire (38,000 average monthly Google searches)

5. Cannock Forest, Staffordshire (24,000 average monthly Google searches)

6. Kielder Forest, Northumberland (22,000 average monthly Google searches)

7. Ashdown Forest, East Sussex (22,000 average monthly Google searches)

8. Thetford Forest, Norfolk (18,000 average monthly Google searches)