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Epping Forest loop via Chipping Ongar from Whipps Cross

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United Kingdom
England
Greater London
London

Epping Forest loop via Chipping Ongar from Whipps Cross

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Epping Forest loop via Chipping Ongar from Whipps Cross

05:16

69.8km

570m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 10, 2024

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266 m

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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2

4.13 km

Highams Park Boating Lake

Highlight • Forest

Fantastic off-road sections through the forest around here.

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3

7.11 km

South Epping Forest Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The first of the wide, hard-packed gravel tracks into Epping Forest.

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4

10.0 km

Epping Forest Gravel Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Epping Forest has a huge network of shared-use trails that are well-surfaced and wide enough to be enjoyed by pedestrians and cyclists at the same time.

Cycling is permitted on …

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5

18.3 km

Coopersale Lane and Hobbs Cross Road Scenic Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great road with lovely views.

What to expect: from Abridge Road leading out of Theydon Bois, this is a great cut through following Coopersale Lane, past Theydon Garnon onto Hobbs …

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6

20.3 km

Singletrack Bridleway on Former Roman Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

This one NEEDS to be ridden as fast as possible for maximum fun!

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7

30.7 km

Fratelli's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cafe and cake stop on the edge of Ongar. Outside space for bikes and seating if the weather is nice.

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8

50.8 km

Wellingtonia Avenue, Havering Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Lovely gravel track through the forest in Havering Country Park, lined with giant redwoods. Look out for the amazing view of London at the end, too.

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9

52.9 km

Gravel Trail from Havering-atte-Bower to Hainault Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice off road gravel section from Havering-atte-Bower to the entrance of Hainault Forest.

Doable on a road bike but some sections can be muddy.

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69.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

16.5 km

12.8 km

6.17 km

5.83 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

28.1 km

20.0 km

11.7 km

5.17 km

4.74 km

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