Wake Road, Epping Forest – Epping Upland Dash loop from Clapton

Wake Road, Epping Forest – Epping Upland Dash loop from Clapton

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Wake Road, Epping Forest – Epping Upland Dash loop from Clapton

02:55

66.9km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Mott Street Climb, Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Number 26 of the UK's top 100 Climbs. Just North of London in the county of Essex lies High Beach and the climb of Mott Sreet.

Studying the topography, it's …

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21.1 km

High Beach Church

Highlight • Historical Site

High Beach Church and part of graveyard in Epping Forest near Loughton

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24.4 km

Wake Road, Epping Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

Heading north Wake Road seems like a lesser used road up to the Miller&Carter roundabout. Smooth tarmac with no potholes to dodge, a barely noticeable incline, and very few cars …

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28.6 km

Epping Upland Dash

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Fantastic fast smooth winder, mainly downhill. A great way to escape London, avoiding Epping.

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33.7 km

St John the Baptist Church, Epping Green

Highlight • Religious Site

Epping Green is a quaint village between Epping and Harlow and lies mainly within Epping Forest land. It’s quite small and cozy but it has little to no amenities. It …

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34.4 km

Fast way back into the west side of Harlow if the bridal way is to wet. Watch out though, cars, vans and motorbikes come flying down here (including bikes who park in the ditch facing the wrong way!).

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50.9 km

High Beech Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice quick road ... wheeeeeeee!

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51.3 km

Mott Street Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great training climb. Watch out for cars if you're weaving about on the road. Break it down into three sections (Ramps) and leave something for the last one

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