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Green Ride, Epping Forest – Highams Park Boating Lake loop from East Finchley

Green Ride, Epping Forest – Highams Park Boating Lake loop from East Finchley

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115

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Green Ride, Epping Forest – Highams Park Boating Lake loop from East Finchley

03:58

66.1km

510m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.80 km for 140 m

After 22.0 km for 103 m

After 48.6 km for 57 m

After 65.2 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.87 km

Parkland Walk Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5.10 km

Parkland Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Very nice short ride or walk almost totally hidden from busy north london.
The surface is gravel hard core which is a little tough on skinny tires.
Parking is less …

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7.71 km

New River Path (London Wetlands Section)

Highlight • Trail

A great track that takes you out of London. It will be very muddy in wet conditions.

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11.4 km

Walthamstow Wetlands Canal and Lock

Highlight • River

Just a short hop from Central London, this 520-acre (211 ha) wetland is a treat for wildlife enthusiasts and those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. …

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12.5 km

Stonebridge Lock West

Lake

27.4 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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31.2 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 …

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35.7 km

Green Ride, Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Expect wide and easy fire roads, more testing single track, some small drop offs and even a few jumps as you take in part of the Green Ride route. You'll …

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38.3 km

Earl's Path Pond

Lake

38.6 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 …

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40.0 km

North Long Hills

Forest

46.2 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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48.8 km

Rising Sun Woods

Forest

66.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

15.7 km

10.9 km

7.80 km

5.96 km

2.85 km

263 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

15.0 km

9.85 km

8.32 km

3.59 km

580 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

35°C

22°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2025,North London green gravel

From Brittany, we went (almost) directly to Great Britain. And for a week now, we've been roaming the length and breadth of London. I've spared my Komoot profile from all these wanderings, but today, two days before our departure, I got back on my gravel bike and I can't resist posting this wonderful map. The photos will speak for themselves; …

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Green Ride, Epping Forest – Highams Park Boating Lake loop from East Finchley

Parkland Walk

New River Path (London Wetlands Section)

Walthamstow Wetlands Canal and Lock

High Beach Viewpoint, Epping Forest

Epping Forest

Green Ride, Epping Forest

Strawberry Hill Pond

Highams Park Boating Lake

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