more stats
3,906 ft
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:06:10
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
83 ft
Altitude min
156 ft
Altitude max
132 ft
Altitude start
156 ft
Altitude end
0.639%
Grade
-10.787%
Grade max
10.328%
Grade min
1,720 ft
Distance climb
1,778 ft
Distance down
408 ft
Distance flat
00:06:10
Avg time

The Ching Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Epping Forest
    London
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92420 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121156 in E-Biking
    • #149333 in Trail Running
    • #93156 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,103 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #5,375 in E-Biking
    • #3,729 in Trail Running
    • #1,846 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Corporation of London

Easy trail past the pond, little bit rooty in places.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Rooty

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  • 9 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 109 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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on Jun 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Ching located?
      The Ching is located in Epping Forest, London, United Kingdom. It is part of the Epping Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.61625, 0.01081.
      ▼ How hard is The Ching?
      The Ching is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.639%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Ching?
      The Ching has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 83 ft to 156 ft.
      ▼ Is The Ching a point to point trail?
      The Ching is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Ching?
      The Ching is 3,906 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Ching?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Ching. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Ching? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Ching are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Ching?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride The Ching. The trail is 3,906 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Ching?
      The Ching is a very popular trail. There have been 810 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 831 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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