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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

High Beech Tea Hut – The Big Drop in Epping Forest loop from Epping Forest

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

High Beech Tea Hut – The Big Drop in Epping Forest loop from Epping Forest

Easy

4.8

(4)

14

riders

High Beech Tea Hut – The Big Drop in Epping Forest loop from Epping Forest

01:09

16.6km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.20 km for 74 m

After 2.65 km for 152 m

After 13.4 km for 284 m

After 14.0 km for 185 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.24 km

View of Epping Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be prepared to get muddy

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2

2.40 km

High Beech Tea Hut

Highlight • Forest

High Beech Tea hut is a great place to hang out, drink excellent (cheap) tea and hearty bread pudding, and chat with other cyclists. Tends to be a lot of …

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3

2.46 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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4

2.98 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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5

3.01 km

Kings Oak Hotel, Café, and Public Toilets

Highlight • Restaurant

There's also free water from the tap outside, and a plenty of car parking too.

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6

13.1 km

The Big Drop in Epping Forest

Highlight • MTB Park

Depending on your entry speed, this will be anything from a 4 to 15 foot drop in! Assess the entry before attempting it.

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B

16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

2.13 km

798 m

560 m

278 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.05 km

2.98 km

106 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 9 May

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