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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Green Ride, Epping Forest loop from Epping

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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Green Ride, Epping Forest loop from Epping

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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Green Ride, Epping Forest loop from Epping

00:56

12.4km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: April 17, 2026

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

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1.38 km

Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

3.58 km

Epping Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

3.72 km

Gravel Path Through Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Beautiful, up and down, passable on road bikes in good conditions (or if you're ambitious)!

It's well worth the detour to include this section on your ride to avoid the main roads with a few hills too.

Tip by

6.17 km

Earl's Path Pond

Highlight • Forest

The serene Earl's Path Pond makes for a gorgeous place for a rest or snack stop. Almost always muddy, have it in mind!

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7.09 km

Gnarled Trees in Epping Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

7.88 km

Blackweir Pond (Lost Pond), Epping Forest

Highlight • Lake

Blackweir Pond is perhaps better known as the 'Lost Pond', a moniker given by James Brimble, and is often considered Epping Forest's most picturesque and tranquil - a perfect spot for fishing or quiet contemplation.

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8.37 km

Green Ride, Epping Forest

Highlight • Trail

The main cycling route, known as the Green Ride, heads north-east towards Epping or south-west towards Loughton, taking you through the scenic Epping Forest.

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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

241 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.23 km

3.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

26°C

16°C

0 %

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Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest – Green Ride, Epping Forest loop from Epping

Quiet Stretch of Epping Forest

Epping Forest Trail

Gravel Path Through Epping Forest

Earl's Path Pond

Gnarled Trees in Epping Forest

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