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Leyton Flats – Hollow Pond loop from Forest Gate

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Leyton Flats – Hollow Pond loop from Forest Gate

Easy

4.7

(3)

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Leyton Flats – Hollow Pond loop from Forest Gate

01:03

16.0km

90m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Epping Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.64 km

Wanstead Flats

Highlight • Natural

Area of grassland to the south of Epping Forest next to Wanstead and Leytonstone. Great area for CX practice!

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2.28 km

Wanstead Flats

Highlight • Forest

Discover a natural habitat in the heart of East London. If it has been wet recently, then the gravel/mud can be hard going on anything but knobbly tyres.

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4.02 km

Alfred Hitchcock Hotel

Highlight • Pub

You can go inside and have a nice steak and a few beers, everyone's terribly nice to you apparently.

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4.26 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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4.58 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 …

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12.7 km

Technically, this is the beginning of the off-road section that leads to Epping Forest from London and where the fun really begins. Hollow Ponds is a beautiful place to explore, as are the gravel paths surrounding the water.

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16.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.80 km

4.60 km

2.56 km

957 m

786 m

222 m

Surfaces

6.97 km

2.77 km

2.60 km

1.79 km

896 m

895 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

24°C

11°C

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Leyton Flats – Hollow Pond loop from Forest Gate

Wanstead Flats

Wanstead Flats

Alfred Hitchcock Hotel

Pond

Hollow Ponds

Leyton Flats

Hollow Pond

Hollow Ponds Entrance

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