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31.9 miles
Distance
2,086 ft
Climb
-2,087 ft
Descent
422 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
14 ft
Altitude min
262 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
-32.7%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
8 miles
Distance flat
Roughly 50K loop from Buckhurst Hill taking in the River Roding (can get overgrown in places), Wanstead Flats and then on to the forest proper to take in mostly single track across the main part of the forest. The single track tends to vary a little depending on fallen debris and mud.
Detailed Description
River Roding & Epping Forest Loop is a 32 mile popular intermediate route located near London. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 35 trails. This route climbs 2,086 ft with a max elevation of 422 ft then descends -2,087 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Aug 13, 2025)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Dec 26, 2022)
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Stats
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Distance32 miles
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Avg time3 hr 23 min
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Altitude min14 ft
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Altitude start262 ft
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Altitude end262 ft
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Climb2,086 ft
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Descent-2,087 ft
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Grade max-32.7%
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Grade min21.3%
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Distance climb12 miles
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Distance down12 miles
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Distance flat8 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 174 ft | |||||
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| 771 ft | |||||
| 3,373 ft | |||||
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| 1,145 ft |
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Other Activities
- Gravel Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Trail Conditions
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
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- Ideal
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- Very Dry
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