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Highams Park Boating Lake – Wake Road, Epping Forest loop from Pudding Mill Lane

Highams Park Boating Lake – Wake Road, Epping Forest loop from Pudding Mill Lane

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Highams Park Boating Lake – Wake Road, Epping Forest loop from Pudding Mill Lane

03:22

55.4km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.2 km for 151 m

After 40.2 km for 276 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.79 km

Rising Sun Woods

Forest

10.2 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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13.7 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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16.2 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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17.6 km

Kings Oak Restaurant, Epping Forest

Highlight • Restaurant

Possible to get some refreshments here. Burgers and hotdogs, cold drinks or coffee. Just about food- don't expect mind-blowing experience. It gives you calories but that's it. Well price is not more than £5 so can't really complain. Hehe

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17.9 km

High Beach Viewpoint, Epping Forest

Highlight • Parking

Stop by this large, grassy clearing in Epping Forest for excellent views of the countryside beyond London and the M25.

There's a pub serving food here (The Kings Oak), and …

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19.1 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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28.3 km

Epping Upland Dash

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

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34.1 km

Epping Forest

Highlight • Trail

Epping Forest is a beautiful ancient woodland bordering Essex and Greater London. It is one of the largest public open spaces in the London area, covering around 2,400 hectares (approximately …

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47.9 km

Gilbert's Slade

Forest

55.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

12.5 km

12.2 km

10.6 km

3.58 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

10.2 km

8.24 km

5.59 km

3.05 km

765 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

28°C

17°C

0 %

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Highams Park Boating Lake – Wake Road, Epping Forest loop from Pudding Mill Lane

Highams Park Boating Lake

Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford

Epping Forest Gravel Trails

Kings Oak Restaurant, Epping Forest

High Beach Viewpoint, Epping Forest

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