Leyton Flats – Hollow Pond loop from Forest Gate

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Leyton Flats – Hollow Pond loop from Forest Gate

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Leyton Flats – Hollow Pond loop from Forest Gate

01:04

16.0km

100m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.74 km

Wanstead Flats

Highlight • Natural

Area of grassland to the south of Epping Forest next to Wanstead and Leytonstone. Great area for CX practice!

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2.38 km

Wanstead Flats

Highlight • Forest

Discover a natural habitat in the heart of East London. If it has been wet recently, then the gravel/mud can be hard going on anything but knobbly tyres.

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4.04 km

Alfred Hitchcock Hotel

Highlight • Pub

You can go inside and have a nice steak and a few beers, everyone's terribly nice to you apparently.

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4.28 km

Hollow Ponds

Highlight • Forest

The first time I’ve actually ducked into the park, and I’ll be back soon with a gravel bike. Lots of intersecting little trails and only a short ride away from East London.

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4.59 km

Hollow Pond

Highlight • Trail

Hollow Pond is on the southern tip of Epping Forest in London. It was built in the 18th century as a reservoir for water supply. Today it's a lovely recreational …

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12.7 km

Technically, this is the beginning of the off-road section that leads to Epping Forest from London and where the fun really begins. Hollow Ponds is a beautiful place to explore, as are the gravel paths surrounding the water.

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16.0 km

End point

Train Station

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