Forest Gate Inn – Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest loop from Epping Forest

Forest Gate Inn – Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest loop from Epping Forest

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Forest Gate Inn – Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest loop from Epping Forest

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21.3km

110m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.84 km for 123 m

After 5.14 km for 116 m

After 16.4 km for 116 m

After 17.2 km for 88 m

After 19.4 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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949 m

Epping Lower Forest

Highlight • Forest

Epping's lower forest. Nice off road tracks not too far from London

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4.88 km

Perky Blenders Coffee Kiosk

Highlight • Cafe

There's a Perky Blenders coffee place here based in a converted caravan. It's a great place to have a flat white and get some rest.

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4.89 km

Forest Gate Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice loop to get you heading back to London. Not too much traffic, sweeping down hill corners and turns. Then a steep climb back onto the High Road. Also Forest …

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6.54 km

Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

10.6 km

High Beech Tea Hut

Highlight • Forest

High Beech Tea hut is a great place to hang out, drink excellent (cheap) tea and hearty bread pudding, and chat with other cyclists. Tends to be a lot of …

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10.6 km

High Beach Viewpoint, Epping Forest

Highlight • Parking

Stop by this large, grassy clearing in Epping Forest for excellent views of the countryside beyond London and the M25.

There's a pub serving food here (The Kings Oak), and …

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10.9 km

Kings Oak Restaurant, Epping Forest

Highlight • Restaurant

Possible to get some refreshments here. Burgers and hotdogs, cold drinks or coffee. Just about food- don't expect mind-blowing experience. It gives you calories but that's it. Well price is not more than £5 so can't really complain. Hehe

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