While the City of London itself isn’t a MTB destination, Epping Forest is one of the most practical “escape the city” options and deserves inclusion for riders searching for bike parks near the City of London. The riding here is about natural tracks, steady exploring, and route choice rather than a managed trail-centre experience. For eMTB riders, it’s a great way to turn a short window of time into a meaningful off-road ride, because you can cover more ground and still keep the effort comfortable.

The key is to set the tone correctly on the page: this is shared woodland, not a bike park built exclusively for riding. That makes etiquette, speed control and route choice central to a good day out.

Key information

Web address	https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/epping-forest
Post Code	IG10 4AF Get Directions
Uplift / entry cost (adult)	N/A
Pass options	N/A
Bike hire eMTB hire	None None
Parking	TBC
eMTB policy	Generally yes (UK-legal pedal assist)
Trails	Natural woodland tracks / bridleway-style riding
Uplift type	None
Best for	Off-road exploring close to London

Facilities

Cost and uplift

No uplift.

Bike hire

None.

Parking and arrival

TBC

Trails and riding style

Natural woodland riding—choose routes carefully and ride to conditions.

Facilities

TBC

What to know before you go

This is shared-use woodland, not a dedicated bike park.

Last updated: January 2026