Mountain biking around Epping Forest is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Essex. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: September 21, 2025

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1. Complete Epping Forest loop from Loughton

15.2km

01:05

160m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Loughton to Hainault Forest & Fairlop Waters loop

32.2km

02:13

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Green Ride, Epping Forest – Highams Park Boating Lake loop from Epping

35.0km

02:34

300m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Strawberry Hill Ponds – Main Path, Epping Forest loop from Loughton

14.3km

01:04

140m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Bike Jumps in Epping Forest – The Big Drop in Epping Forest loop from Debden Green

16.9km

01:10

120m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Strawberry Hill Ponds – Epping Forest loop from North Weald

31.3km

02:11

250m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View of Epping Forest loop from Ivy Chimneys

13.1km

01:00

120m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. View of Epping Forest loop from Epping

15.9km

01:03

90m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Fallen Tree Blocking Towpath – Parndon Mill loop from Sawbridgeworth

32.4km

02:04

70m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Enfield Lock (No. 13) – Tottenham Marshes loop from Enfield Island Village

20.5km

01:05

30m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Epping Forest

1. Complete Epping Forest loop from Loughton

2. Loughton to Hainault Forest & Fairlop Waters loop

3. Green Ride, Epping Forest – Highams Park Boating Lake loop from Epping

4. Strawberry Hill Ponds – Main Path, Epping Forest loop from Loughton

5. Bike Jumps in Epping Forest – The Big Drop in Epping Forest loop from Debden Green

6. Strawberry Hill Ponds – Epping Forest loop from North Weald

7. View of Epping Forest loop from Ivy Chimneys

8. View of Epping Forest loop from Epping

9. Fallen Tree Blocking Towpath – Parndon Mill loop from Sawbridgeworth

10. Enfield Lock (No. 13) – Tottenham Marshes loop from Enfield Island Village

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