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Highams Park Boating Lake – Highams Park Lake loop from Rectory Road

Highams Park Boating Lake – Highams Park Lake loop from Rectory Road

Easy

3.5

(2)

23

riders

Highams Park Boating Lake – Highams Park Lake loop from Rectory Road

01:51

28.6km

150m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.79 km for 57 m

After 7.96 km for 89 m

After 13.7 km for 299 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1.37 km

Oak Woodland Biome

Forest

2

2.15 km

Bridge Over the River Lee

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely area with a lot of hustle and bustle - in a good way

Tip by

3

2.56 km

Lea Bridge Road Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is one of the main ways out of London from Hackney – via Lee Bridge road. This is a cycleway all the way out to the beginning of Epping …

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4

10.0 km

Highams Park Boating Lake

Highlight • Forest

Tranquil oasis in the middle of Epping Forest. It can get busy at the weekends, but it's a really nice spot to stop and take a breather.

Tip by

5

12.8 km

South Epping Forest Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The first of the wide, hard-packed gravel tracks into Epping Forest.

Tip by

6

18.1 km

Highams Park Lake

Highlight • Forest

Lots of ducks and swans on the water

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21.0 km

Rising Sun Woods

Forest

8

22.4 km

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 …

Tip by

9

26.8 km

Princess of Wales Pub & Garden

Highlight • Pub

It's an excellent spot for a drink post-hike. They serve a selection of beers. After hikes, I've stopped here plenty of times, and they serve good coffee. I usually stop …

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B

28.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

8.38 km

4.05 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

8.73 km

4.27 km

1.24 km

832 m

393 m

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