The Green Ride, Epping Forest – Forest Gate Inn loop from Loughton

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The Green Ride, Epping Forest – Forest Gate Inn loop from Loughton

Hard

4.3

(3)

runners

The Green Ride, Epping Forest – Forest Gate Inn loop from Loughton

01:47

16.9km

190m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.43 km

Staples Road Flood Storage Reservoir

Lake

3.19 km

The Green Ride, Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

Gorgeous wide gravel trail slicing right through Epping Forest. Great running any time of the year. Firm underfoot in the winter, lush green in the summer and golden in the autumn. Perfect.

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4.84 km

Open Woodland Path in Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A zone of lighter forestation with patches of open land.

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6.07 km

Ambresbury Banks — Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Forest

An Iron Age hillfort once stood here, in the northern reaches of Epping Forest. The earthworks are still clearly visible and would have protected an area of 11 acres (4.5 …

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7.84 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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7.84 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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11.4 km

Fallen Tree in Epping Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

15.0 km

Ancient Oak Tree in Epping Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Epping Forest was once a royal hunting ground. Today it's the largest public open space in London. You can run for 12 miles (19.3 km) from Manor Park in East …

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