In North London and easily accessible by train, cycling in Epping Forest makes you soon forget the busy city down the road. Stretching from the towns of Chingford in the …

Last updated: September 26, 2025

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1. Epping Forest Gravel Trails – Green Ride, Epping Forest loop from Epping

31.2km

02:17

290m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Epping Forest Gravel Trails – Green Ride, Epping Forest loop from Loughton

27.7km

02:01

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Epping Forest Gravel Trails – Hollow Pond loop from Epping

49.0km

03:05

380m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hollow Pond – Singletrack in Epping Forest loop from Loughton

27.9km

02:11

210m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Earl's Path Pond – Main Path, Bury Wood loop from Loughton

13.6km

00:58

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Old Ford Lock – Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park loop from Loughton

33.0km

02:00

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Hollow Pond – Woodford Green loop from Loughton

20.9km

01:19

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Essex Countryside View – Woodridden Hill, Epping Forest loop from Debden

49.2km

03:04

450m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Woodridden Hill, Epping Forest – Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest loop from Epping

15.6km

01:03

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Woodridden Hill, Epping Forest – Epping Forest Gravel Trails loop from North Weald

46.1km

02:51

340m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Epping Forest

1. Epping Forest Gravel Trails – Green Ride, Epping Forest loop from Epping

2. Epping Forest Gravel Trails – Green Ride, Epping Forest loop from Loughton

3. Epping Forest Gravel Trails – Hollow Pond loop from Epping

4. Hollow Pond – Singletrack in Epping Forest loop from Loughton

5. Earl's Path Pond – Main Path, Bury Wood loop from Loughton

6. Old Ford Lock – Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park loop from Loughton

7. Hollow Pond – Woodford Green loop from Loughton

8. Essex Countryside View – Woodridden Hill, Epping Forest loop from Debden

9. Woodridden Hill, Epping Forest – Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest loop from Epping

10. Woodridden Hill, Epping Forest – Epping Forest Gravel Trails loop from North Weald

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