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Hollow Pond – Hollow Ponds Entrance loop from Wood Street

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Hollow Pond – Hollow Ponds Entrance loop from Wood Street

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Hollow Pond – Hollow Ponds Entrance loop from Wood Street

01:34

6.15km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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155 m

Hollow Pond

Highlight • Trail

Hollow Pond is on the southern tip of Epping Forest in London. It was built in the 18th century as a reservoir for water supply. Today it's a lovely recreational …

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1.84 km

Alfred Hitchcock Hotel

Highlight • Pub

You can go inside and have a nice steak and a few beers, everyone's terribly nice to you apparently.

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2.45 km

Technically, this is the beginning of the off-road section that leads to Epping Forest from London and where the fun really begins. Hollow Ponds is a beautiful place to explore, as are the gravel paths surrounding the water.

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3.99 km

Eagle Pond

Highlight • Lake

4.86 km

Lea Bridge Road

Highlight • Bridge

Fully segregated cycle paths are wonderful - and this one is one of the best.
They are also deceptively safe - almost the most likely place to have an accident …

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6.15 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

1.25 km

477 m

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

1.82 km

435 m

249 m

153 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 2 September

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Hollow Pond – Hollow Ponds Entrance loop from Wood Street

Gentle Hill

Hollow Pond

Alfred Hitchcock Hotel

Hollow Ponds Entrance

Eagle Pond

Lea Bridge Road

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