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London

Highams Park Boating Lake – Wake Road, Epping Forest loop from Pudding Mill Lane

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United Kingdom
England
Greater London
London

Highams Park Boating Lake – Wake Road, Epping Forest loop from Pudding Mill Lane

Moderate

4.6

(8)

37

riders

Highams Park Boating Lake – Wake Road, Epping Forest loop from Pudding Mill Lane

03:24

55.8km

410m

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: July 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.8 km for 88 m

After 32.5 km for 151 m

After 40.5 km for 276 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.79 km

Rising Sun Woods

Forest

2

10.2 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.

Tip by

3

16.2 km

Epping Forest Gravel Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Epping Forest has a huge network of shared-use trails that are well-surfaced and wide enough to be enjoyed by pedestrians and cyclists at the same time.

Cycling is permitted on …

Tip by

4

17.7 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

Tip by

5

17.9 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 …

Tip by

6

19.2 km

Wake Road, Epping Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Heading north Wake Road seems like a lesser used road up to the Miller&Carter roundabout. Smooth tarmac with no potholes to dodge, a barely noticeable incline, and very few cars …

Tip by

7

28.3 km

Epping Upland Dash

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fantastic fast smooth winder, mainly downhill. A great way to escape London, avoiding Epping.

Tip by

8

32.4 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 …

Tip by

9

34.4 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

48.2 km

Gilbert's Slade

Forest

B

55.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

12.7 km

12.4 km

10.7 km

3.58 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

10.2 km

8.55 km

5.89 km

3.05 km

765 m

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Thursday 3 September

23°C

15°C

67 %

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