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Lea Bridge Road Cycleway – Clays Lane Climb loop from Old Street

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Greater London
London

Lea Bridge Road Cycleway – Clays Lane Climb loop from Old Street

Moderate

4.0

(13)

201

riders

Lea Bridge Road Cycleway – Clays Lane Climb loop from Old Street

02:28

54.7km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.09 km for 323 m

Dismount required: • Saturday: 6:00 AM-8:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 53.3 km for 321 m

Dismount required: • Saturday: 6:00 AM-8:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.84 km

Oak Woodland Biome

Forest

2

6.41 km

Lea Bridge Road Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is one of the main ways out of London from Hackney – via Lee Bridge road. This is a cycleway all the way out to the beginning of Epping …

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3

17.9 km

Nursery Road in Epping Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Much better alternative to the main High Road running through Loughton.

What To Expect:
Quieter and much nicer alternative than the main road. Nice views across Epping Forest to the left. Generally good condition tarmac.

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4

19.3 km

Lovely little climb leading out from Loughton. Through the forest, good quality tarmac and no potholes. Would recommend!

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5

22.0 km

Clays Lane Climb

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Lovely tree covers climb, usually withe minimum traffic.

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6

26.2 km

Christmas Tree Farm

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7

28.7 km

Hoe Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Didn't see any hos so that was disappointing. Was to busy swearing at motorists to notice the scenery. Hauling my 15 stone frame up that hill was less fun than …

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8

42.9 km

High-Speed Reward

Highlight • Trail

9

48.6 km

It's an excellent spot for a drink post-hike. They serve a selection of beers. After hikes, I've stopped here plenty of times, and they serve good coffee. I usually stop …

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B

54.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

17.0 km

12.0 km

4.68 km

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.8 km

5.02 km

528 m

327 m

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Sunday 31 May

24°C

12°C

30 %

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