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Highams Park Boating Lake – Epping Forest Gravel Trails loop from Highams Park

Highams Park Boating Lake – Epping Forest Gravel Trails loop from Highams Park

Moderate

4.8

(4)

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Highams Park Boating Lake – Epping Forest Gravel Trails loop from Highams Park

01:11

19.3km

180m

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 89 m for 25 m

After 19.2 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.16 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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2.71 km

South Epping Forest Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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7.61 km

Forest Path to High Beach

Highlight • Forest

An alternative way to High Beech avoiding the main road drag. Passable on a road bike but gets “adventurous” if the weather has taken a turn recently.

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8.94 km

High Beach Church

Highlight • Historical Site

High Beach Church and part of graveyard in Epping Forest near Loughton

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9.91 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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10.2 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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11.6 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 …

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19.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.33 km

3.81 km

2.55 km

2.48 km

1.30 km

589 m

184 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

6.31 km

2.65 km

2.48 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

32°C

20°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Highams Park Boating Lake – Epping Forest Gravel Trails loop from Highams Park

Highams Park Boating Lake

Woodford Green

South Epping Forest Gravel Path

Forest Path to High Beach

High Beach Church

High Beach Viewpoint, Epping Forest

Kings Oak Restaurant, Epping Forest

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