Sunday 29th March - Drive and ride, Epping Forest, 22 miles

22 miles, +1,300 ft climbing, 82% unpaved.
This route is ideal for gravel bikes, touring bikes, hybrids and and mountain bikes.

Meet at Fairlands Valley Park car park at 9.30am to load bikes; drive to Epping Forest (30 miles, 40 minutes journey time).

NOTE: at 01.00am on March 29th, clocks are turned forward 1 hour to 02.00am BST.

Park at Pillow Mounds Car Park (High Beach, Waltham Abbey, Loughton IG10 4AE).

Beautiful woodland, lakes and open heaths, Terrific riding on swooping roller-coaster fire trails (similar surface to Letchworth Greenway), plus short sections of single-track through woods and quiet lanes.  Some fantastic descents (unfortunately a steepish climb after every descent!),  
Refreshments at Holly Trail Cafe (Chingford) and The Original (Bikers) Tea Hut (cash only!).
 

Approx. 3 hours moving time, plus time in the car to/from Epping and time at refreshment stops.
Please let Loyd know if you'd like to ride; we'll co-ordinate car and bike rack sharing.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - Groups on the road limited to 8 riders.  

Helmets are strongly recommended for all off-road rides.

Contact Loyd to book onto this ride.

Link to Off Road page