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SaveEpping Forest is home to the only real MTB trails right next to London, stretching between Forest Gate in the South and Epping in the North. If you know where to look it contains some of the best singletrack in the South East and London.
Epic mud in the winter and crazy brambles in the summer but lots of fun if you like it twisty and fast. Its very easy to go riding here, if you live in London, Essex or Hertfordshire. There are trains from London Liverpool Street to Chingford, and the Central Line to Snaresbrook, South Woodford, Loughton or Epping giving easy access to the forest.
Epic mud in the winter and crazy brambles in the summer but lots of fun if you like it twisty and fast. Its very easy to go riding here, if you live in London, Essex or Hertfordshire. There are trains from London Liverpool Street to Chingford, and the Central Line to Snaresbrook, South Woodford, Loughton or Epping giving easy access to the forest.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: City Managed
Land Manager: Corporation of London
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- Mountain Bike
228 trails
- E-Bike
228 trails
- Horse
60 trails
- Hike
238 trails
- Trail Running
238 trails
Region Details
- 41
- 94
- 88
- 5
Region Status
Open as of Sep 13, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 238
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 228
- Trails E-Bike
- 228
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 127
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 20
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 114
- Trails Horse
- 60
- Trails Hike
- 238
- Trails Trail Running
- 238
- Total Distance
- 103 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,445 ft
- Total Vertical
- 397 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 414 ft
- Reports
- 1,852
- Photos
- 317
- Completed Counter
- 27,114
Popular Epping Forest Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 669 ft • 0 ft • 395 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 732 ft • 5 ft • 350 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 920 ft • 0 ft • 274 •
A short undulating run that follows runs along the side of the road. Dick Turpins cave is rumoured to be located near the end of this trail in the front garden of Turpin House on Rats Lane.
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 2,734 ft • 87 ft • 256 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 1,882 ft • 63 ft • 247 •
Rooty and often muddy, links up with Downhill Rush.
• 100 ★ 1.0 • 4,337 ft • 47 ft • 241 •
This Section of trail starts off by crossing the golf course early on, so have your wits about you and be glad your wearing your helmet. Some easy undulations to ride on an otherwise quite simple bit of mixed single and doubletrack
Epping Forest Mountain Bike Routes
32 miles • 2,086 ft • 35 • Loop •
Roughly 50K loop from Buckhurst Hill taking in the River Roding (can get overgrown in places), Wanstead...
27 miles • 2,364 ft • 127 • Loop •
Decent length route from Epping taking in most decent trails down through Theydon, Loughton, Chingford,...
★ 3.0 • 17 miles • 1,174 ft • 9 • Loop •
Larger 28K/17M Loop than smaller Loop 1
10 miles • 903 ft • 13 •
Nice Epping route, starting at Pole Hill, ending on the road back to Walthamstow
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over The Top | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:24pm (Europe/London) Sep 13, 2026 | Ideal | joeg885 | ||
| Off Camber To Cannonball | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:24pm (Europe/London) Sep 13, 2026 | Ideal | joeg885 | ||
| Dick Turpin | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:23pm (Europe/London) Sep 13, 2026 | Ideal | joeg885 | ||
| Curly Wurly | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:23pm (Europe/London) Sep 13, 2026 | Variable | joeg885 | ||
| Singled Out | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:22pm (Europe/London) Sep 13, 2026 | Variable | joeg885 | ||
| Honeysuckle Valley | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:21pm (Europe/London) Sep 13, 2026 | Ideal | joeg885 | ||
| The Phantom Menace | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:19pm (Europe/London) Sep 13, 2026 | Variable | joeg885 | ||
| Grassy Grind | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:18pm (Europe/London) Sep 13, 2026 | Ideal | joeg885 | ||
| Road Crossing | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:18pm (Europe/London) Sep 13, 2026 | Variable | joeg885 | ||
| Debden Green to Keepers Lodge (Goldings Hill) | Jul 31, 2026 @ 4:49pm (Europe/London) Jul 31, 2026 | Very Dry | williamjwitt24 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| josh428679 | ridden | trail | activity #105290475 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 12:17pm 1 day |
| sendbusy | vote | trail | activity #105224803 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 12:22pm 2 days |
| Jack2u6F2w | wishlist | trail | activity #105071295 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 4:58pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| bashreds | add | video | activity #105064403 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 3:08pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| beamundy | wishlist | trail | activity #104301854 and 2 more | Sep 21, 2026 @ 11:27am Sep 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Good | Sep 16, 2025 @ 12:52pm Sep 16, 2025 | ||
| trail | No sign of a trail at all. Barely passable... | Sep 21, 2024 @ 5:23am Sep 21, 2024 | ||
| trail | The High Road end of this trail has been... | Aug 24, 2024 @ 2:55pm Aug 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | Great trail with lots of cool bumps and turns. | Aug 15, 2024 @ 3:51am Aug 15, 2024 | ||
| trail | There is no longer a track here! | Oct 1, 2023 @ 9:03am Oct 1, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainault Forest | 9 | 2 | 4.5 km | ||
| Redbridge Cycling Centre (Hog Hill) | 3 | 3 | 5.3 km | ||
| Broxbourne Woods | 30 | 8 | 8 km | ||
| Grovelands Park | 12 | 8.2 km | |||
| Trent Park | 62 | 1 | 8.9 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 228 | 99 miles | 11,325 ft | 45 miles | 397 ft | #316 | #11 | 315 | 1,852 | 6 | 17,181 | |
| E-Bike | 228 | 99 miles | 11,325 ft | 45 miles | 397 ft | #152 | #24 | 1,825 | 1 | 968 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 127 | 62 miles | 5,190 ft | 25 miles | 397 ft | #326 | #15 | 432 | 1 | 61 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 20 | 11 miles | 879 ft | 4 miles | 381 ft | #326 | #15 | 124 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 114 | 54 miles | 4,938 ft | 23 miles | 397 ft | #326 | #15 | 64 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 60 | 34 miles | 3,310 ft | 15 miles | 387 ft | #121 | #9 | 378 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 238 | 103 miles | 11,444 ft | 46 miles | 397 ft | #538 | #14 | 1,846 | 1 | 805 | ||
| Trail Running | 238 | 103 miles | 11,444 ft | 46 miles | 397 ft | #252 | #13 | 1,843 | 2 | 2,910 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Epping Forest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Epping Forest are:
- High Beach to Claypit Hill (4.2/5)
- Return of the Jedi (4.2/5)
- Collarbone (4.2/5)
- Earl's Round & Down (4.1/5)
- Fairmead Single Track (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Epping Forest?
There are 22 parking locations listed in Epping Forest. The most popular parking spots are:
- Lincols Lane Car Park
- Jack's Hill Car Park
- Claypit Hill Car Park
- Earl's Path Car Park
- Long Running Car Park
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What is the longest trail in Epping Forest?
The longest trail in Epping Forest is Rundell Loop at 1.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Epping Forest?
The best hiking trails in Epping Forest are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Epping Forest?
The best trail running trails in Epping Forest are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Epping Forest?
Epping Forest has a total of 238 trails. Of those, 228 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Epping Forest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Epping Forest?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Epping Forest is Rundell Loop with 340 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Epping Forest?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Epping Forest is Rundell Loop with 363 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Epping Forest?
Epping Forest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Epping Forest?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Epping Forest is Steep Grassy Climb with an average grade of 11.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Epping Forest?
Yes, there are 7 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Epping Forest. Some popular viewpoints include:
- Pole Hill Obelisk
- Viewpoint - Honey Lane Quarters
- Viewpoint - Gardeners Arms Pub (views over London)
- Viewpoint over the forest, reservoirs and London. Worth a look.
- Viewpoints overlooking the Deer Sanctuary and the Forest
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Epping Forest?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Epping Forest are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Epping Forest?
The overall region status for Epping Forest is Clear / Green. Out of 195 trails:
- Clear / Green: 176
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 16
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Epping Forest?
Yes, Epping Forest supports e-bike riding. There are 229 trails in Epping Forest that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Epping Forest?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Epping Forest are: View all mountain biking routes in Epping Forest.
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What are the top sights to see in Epping Forest?
There are 3 notable sights in Epping Forest. Some of the top sights include:
- Ambresbury Banks Iron Age Earthworks
- Loughton Camp Iron Age Earthworks
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Logde
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Epping Forest?
The most popular Strava segments in Epping Forest are:
- Banners Hospital bounce (52,777 athletes)
- High Beech to Cross Roads Trail (19,333 athletes)
- High Beech carpark sprint to Claypit Hill road (15,496 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Epping Forest?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Epping Forest are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Epping Forest?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Epping Forest are:
- Honeysuckle Valley (2/5)
- Short single track (2/5)
- Whitehall Road to Rangers Road (2/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Debden House Campsite Camping
- Pole Hill Obelisk Viewpoint
- Viewpoint - Honey Lane Quarters
- Viewpoint - Gardeners Arms Pub (views over London)
- Ambresbury Banks Iron Age Earthworks Sight
- Loughton Camp Iron Age Earthworks Sight
- Viewpoint over the forest, reservoirs and London. Worth a look.
- Viewpoints overlooking the Deer Sanctuary and the Forest
- The Glade Viewpoint
- Connaught Water Viewpoint
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