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Loughton (London) #495 Pro

AUDrive
Online
10 Sep 2024
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8.3 mi
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30 min
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This 13.3 km route from Loughton heads north through Rectory Lane into the Debden estate, covering Lawton Road, Westall Road, and Colebrook Lane. It then heads south via Border's Lane and Alderton Hill before returning along High Road and Manor Road to reach Epping New Road.

Watch Out For

This route has 10 sets of traffic lights, the most of any Loughton route. The High Road signals through Loughton town centre are closely spaced, so watch for amber traps. Alderton Hill has a blind crest where pedestrians cross unexpectedly. The Westall Road to Etheridge Road junction is offset, requiring careful positioning.

Route Features

A heavily urban route through Debden and Loughton with one roundabout. Burney Drive and Willingale Road form the core Debden loop. The Vere Road and Border's Lane area has on-street parking that narrows the road to single-lane passing. Old Station Road connects to the main High Road through a signalised junction.

Key Tips

In Loughton town centre, the 30 mph limit is strictly enforced with speed cameras on High Road. At Manor Road, the road curves sharply right, so position left early. On Earl's Path returning through the forest, maintain 40 mph and watch for the built-up area 30 mph sign. Use the pull up on the left near the start to demonstrate smooth stopping and observation.

Other Information

Route 7 - Debden, Loughton, Epping Forest

Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive northeast on Church Hill/A121. 976 yd
2 Turn right onto Rectory Lane. 365 yd
3 Turn left onto Pyrles Lane. 89 yd
4 Turn right onto Lawton Road. 291 yd
5 Turn left onto Westall Road. 19 yd
6 Turn left onto Etheridge Road. 337 yd
7 Turn right onto Colebrook Lane. 71 yd
8 Turn right onto Burney Drive. 278 yd
9 Turn right onto Jessel Drive. 56 yd
10 Turn right onto Willingale Road. 892 yd
11 Turn right onto The Broadway. 136 yd
12 Turn right onto Chigwell Lane/A1168. 79 yd
13 Turn left onto Border's Lane. 1103 yd
14 Turn left onto Alderton Hill. 108 yd
15 Bear right to stay on Alderton Hill. 1137 yd
16 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Old Station Road. 298 yd
17 Turn left onto High Road/A121. 1293 yd
18 Turn right onto Manor Road. 527 yd
19 Turn right onto Epping New Road/A104. 1.3 mi
20 Enter Robin Hood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Earl's Path. 110 yd
21 Turn left onto High Road/A121. 186 yd