This 15.6 km route from Loughton heads east through Debden via Carroll Hill and Pyrles Lane to Colebrook Lane and Westall Road. It then climbs Golding's Hill north to the Wake Arms Roundabout in Epping Forest. The return takes the Epping New Road south through the forest, then loops through Buckhurst Hill before heading back to the centre.

Watch Out For

The Wake Arms Roundabout is a major multi-exit junction where A-roads meet. Choose your lane early and signal clearly. A school zone with 20 mph limit on Epping New Road near Staples Road is enforced during term time. Church Lane has a narrow pinch point where two cars cannot pass simultaneously.

Route Features

This route combines Debden estate roads with a full Epping Forest circuit. The Uplands area near the start has wide residential roads. Burney Drive and Colebrook Lane form the Debden loop with 30 mph limits throughout. The Epping New Road southbound section is a 40 mph dual carriageway through dense forest. The Buckhurst Hill section uses Church Road and Roebuck Lane at 30 mph.

Key Tips

At the Wake Arms Roundabout, take the third exit for Epping New Road south and use the right-hand lane on approach. Through Loughton High Road on the return, watch for pedestrians near the shops. On Alderton Hill and Station Road, the gradient changes catch learners by surprise. The pull up on the left is likely near the test centre on a quiet side street.

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