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Highams Park Boating Lake – Hollow Pond loop from Loughton

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Highams Park Boating Lake – Hollow Pond loop from Loughton

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Highams Park Boating Lake – Hollow Pond loop from Loughton

02:12

28.3km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.9 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.66 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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6.32 km

Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford

Highlight • Historical Site

Butler's Retreat is a Grade II listed building at Rangers Road, Chingford, London E4. Originally a barn thought to have been built in the early 19th century, it is one of the few remaining Victorian retreats within the forest.

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10.1 km

Highams Park Boating Lake

Highlight • Forest

Tranquil oasis in the middle of Epping Forest. It can get busy at the weekends, but it's a really nice spot to stop and take a breather.

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11.8 km

The Gypsy Stone

Highlight • Natural

Access is easily missed as you travel along Woodford Road.

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13.0 km

Rising Sun Woods

Forest

14.5 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 area ideal for walking, picnics and activities. It's easily accessible by transport and a real escape into nature right in the heart of the city.

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15.1 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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22.5 km

Singletrack in Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

This is a fun, fast singletrack through Epping Forest offering plenty of thrills. Just be mindful of walkers along the way.

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22.8 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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28.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

8.08 km

3.54 km

2.10 km

1.99 km

422 m

199 m

Surfaces

8.71 km

6.68 km

5.53 km

5.42 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Highams Park Boating Lake – Hollow Pond loop from Loughton

Earl's Path Pond

Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford

Highams Park Boating Lake

The Gypsy Stone

Hollow Pond

Hollow Ponds

Singletrack in Epping Forest

South Epping Forest Gravel Path

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