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Wake Road, Epping Forest – Toot Hill loop from Loughton

Wake Road, Epping Forest – Toot Hill loop from Loughton

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Wake Road, Epping Forest – Toot Hill loop from Loughton

02:39

42.7km

350m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.46 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.61 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 usually an ice cream van. There's also public toilets with a water tap outside which is really handy for top-ups on hot days!

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4.82 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 (or perhaps I just got lucky). The woodland on either side seems to absorb the local traffic noise and with the sun shining down it's a lovely few minutes of escapism on two wheels.

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12.3 km

The Lower Forest

Forest

17.2 km

Toot Hill

Highlight • Climb

Nice green to sit on - has a bench, pub nearby.

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19.1 km

Banks Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

I think this might be my favourite road around London. It was the first road that I felt I could properly escape the city.

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23.0 km

Coopersale Lane and Hobbs Cross Road Scenic Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great road with lovely views.

What to expect: from Abridge Road leading out of Theydon Bois, this is a great cut through following Coopersale Lane, past Theydon Garnon onto Hobbs Cross Road.

Slight downhill (west to east), quiet country lane and generally decent condition.

Lovely views across the countryside!

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28.7 km

Wake Road Through Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very quiet country road with very little traffic. A good cut through on your way out towards the Essex countryside.

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35.6 km

Pole Hill Obelisk and View of London

Highlight • Monument

Pole Hill is a hill on what was the border between Greater London and Essex. From its summit, there is an extensive view over much of east, north and west London.

Tip by

38.8 km

North Long Hills

Forest

40.7 km

Strawberry Hill Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Strawberry Hill Pond is located within Epping Forest and provides a peaceful retreat perfect for a rest and picnic following a forest walk.

The pond is enveloped by conifers and sweet chestnut trees and has a very tranquil and pleasant feel to it. There's a little wooden bench next to the water where you can sit and soak up the atmosphere.

Tip by

40.9 km

Earl's Path Pond

Lake

42.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

9.18 km

8.07 km

2.75 km

285 m

199 m

108 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

10.3 km

4.39 km

3.77 km

3.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Wake Road, Epping Forest – Toot Hill loop from Loughton

High Beach Viewpoint, Epping Forest

Wake Road, Epping Forest

Toot Hill

Banks Lane

Coopersale Lane and Hobbs Cross Road Scenic Route

Wake Road Through Epping Forest

Pole Hill Obelisk and View of London

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