In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Epping Forest to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 2, 2025

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1. The Blue Egg cafe loop from Epping

99.5km

04:23

570m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Scenic Country Road in Essex – Views from Epping Lane loop from Debden

67.3km

02:54

390m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Woodhatch Quiet Country Roads – Rolling Hills of Essex loop from Theydon Bois

50.4km

02:25

410m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. High-Speed Reward – Cherry Blossom Tree loop from Loughton

20.0km

00:53

120m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Fyfield Village – Little Laver loop from Sawbridgeworth

62.5km

02:39

340m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Flowing Country Lanes – Rolling Hills of Essex loop from Sawbridgeworth

61.6km

02:42

460m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Scenic Country Lanes – Pleshey Village loop from Sawbridgeworth

73.7km

03:03

410m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Views from Epping Lane – Woodhatch Quiet Country Roads loop from Loughton

39.8km

01:52

330m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Views from Epping Lane – Woodhatch Quiet Country Roads loop from Debden

47.8km

02:12

390m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Rolling Hills of Essex – Flowing Country Lanes loop from Loughton

65.9km

03:07

540m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Epping Forest

1. The Blue Egg cafe loop from Epping

2. Scenic Country Road in Essex – Views from Epping Lane loop from Debden

3. Woodhatch Quiet Country Roads – Rolling Hills of Essex loop from Theydon Bois

4. High-Speed Reward – Cherry Blossom Tree loop from Loughton

5. Fyfield Village – Little Laver loop from Sawbridgeworth

6. Flowing Country Lanes – Rolling Hills of Essex loop from Sawbridgeworth

7. Scenic Country Lanes – Pleshey Village loop from Sawbridgeworth

8. Views from Epping Lane – Woodhatch Quiet Country Roads loop from Loughton

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10. Rolling Hills of Essex – Flowing Country Lanes loop from Loughton

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