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East Of England

Epping Lower Forest – Matching Green Common loop from Epping

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Epping Lower Forest – Matching Green Common loop from Epping

Moderate

3.5

(2)

18

riders

Epping Lower Forest – Matching Green Common loop from Epping

03:47

61.8km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.5 km for 199 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.94 km

The Lower Forest

Forest

2

3.33 km

Epping Lower Forest

Highlight • Forest

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

Tip by

3

13.5 km

Pole Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun track, well surfaced but can get muddy

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17.6 km

Bobbingworth Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5

27.6 km

View of Oilseed Rape Fields on Little Laver Road

Highlight • Natural

Round about here pause to take a look over the gate. At the right time of year you get this view with the bright yellow of the oilseed rape contrasting with a dramatic sky!

Tip by

6

37.4 km

Gravel Track Past Airfield

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

7

39.3 km

Matching Green Common

Highlight • Settlement

A classic Essex village green and a nice place to pause for a break. The pub opposite is also pretty good.

Tip by

8

40.5 km

Country Lane Near Matching, Essex

Highlight • Trail

started tarmac n miss tuned into track, just nit my personal idea of bliss

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51.4 km

Gravelpit Spring

Forest

B

61.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.3 km

5.38 km

3.58 km

3.16 km

1.25 km

165 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

13.7 km

3.63 km

712 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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