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Highams Park Boating Lake – Epping Forest loop from Loughton

Highams Park Boating Lake – Epping Forest loop from Loughton

Moderate

4.7

(22)

106

riders

Highams Park Boating Lake – Epping Forest loop from Loughton

02:37

38.7km

270m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 125 m for 8 m

After 9.65 km for 3 m

After 9.74 km for 2 m

After 38.6 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.76 km

South Epping Forest Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

Tip by

10.6 km

Rising Sun Woods

Forest

12.3 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 …

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14.2 km

Gilbert's Slade

Forest

16.8 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.

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22.9 km

Strawberry Hill Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Strawberry Hill Pond is located within Epping Forest and provides a peaceful retreat perfect for a rest and picnic following a forest walk.

The pond is enveloped by conifers and …

Tip by

23.2 km

Earl's Path Pond

Lake

25.0 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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25.2 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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29.1 km

Epping Forest

Highlight • Trail

Epping Forest is a beautiful ancient woodland bordering Essex and Greater London. It is one of the largest public open spaces in the London area, covering around 2,400 hectares (approximately …

Tip by

33.9 km

Duck Pond in Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

Quaint duck pond in Epping Forest. Nice spot to stop for a break amongst all the trails and tracks.

Tip by

38.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

10.9 km

5.24 km

3.55 km

2.29 km

209 m

199 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

8.17 km

7.77 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

18 %

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Highams Park Boating Lake – Epping Forest loop from Loughton

South Epping Forest Gravel Path

Hollow Pond

Highams Park Boating Lake

Strawberry Hill Pond

Kings Oak Restaurant, Epping Forest

High Beach Viewpoint, Epping Forest

Epping Forest

Duck Pond in Epping Forest

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