Looking to visit the best lakes around Epping Forest? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Epping Forest’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
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Cycling Highlight (Segment)
This path is shared with hikers and joggers. Maintain a steady climb with the appropriate gears and control your speed as you descend.
Tip by Nils
Mountain Biking Highlight
This is a great spot for birdwatching or enjoying the afternoon sun. The singletrack flows nice and fast through the forest here, but it's hard to resist the temptation to …
Tip by doublej
Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.
Hiking Highlight
This is on the Epping Forest Centenary Walk - an easy day walk is from Chingford to Epping, with plenty of time to sit and admire this beautiful location along …
Tip by John Davis
Cycling Highlight
Bring binoculars if you have them, lots of wildlife to see and take time to appreciate what we have on our doorstep.
Tip by Sal
Cycling Highlight
A beautiful park with lots of water all around, people fishing, and the most inviting benches for cyclists: There's a bike stand near most of them :P
Tip by nagasaki45
Hiking Highlight
Hainault Forest is an ancient forest home to an array of beautiful plant and animal species. There's a canopy of oak and hornbeam and a burst of seasonal bluebells in …
Tip by Grace Mulligan
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain, this impressive body of water lies to the west of Epping Forest in the borough of Enfield. It supplies London with drinking water …
Tip by Kit P
Hiking Highlight
A peaceful pond in the middle of the forest, originally a gravel extraction pit but now since reclaimed by nature.
Tip by Peter
Hiking Highlight
A bridge spans over the waterway that connects Hooks Marsh and Seventy Acres Lake. The bridge is in an elevated position, providing sensational views across the water.
Tip by Grace Mulligan
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