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920 ft
Distance
-53 ft
Descent
00:02:20
Avg time
-53 ft
Altitude change
314 ft
Altitude min
368 ft
Altitude max
367 ft
Altitude start
314 ft
Altitude end
-5.778%
Grade
-9.375%
Grade max
16 ft
Distance climb
744 ft
Distance down
160 ft
Distance flat
00:02:20
Avg time
Dick Turpin Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaEpping Forest
London -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailJump
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Land OwnerCorporation of London
A short undulating run that follows runs along the side of the road. Dick Turpins cave is rumoured to be located near the end of this trail in the front garden of Turpin House on Rats Lane.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 7 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 209 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to dick-turpin trailhead
(51.664780, 0.037910)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dick Turpin
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Where is Dick Turpin located?
Dick Turpin is located in Epping Forest, London, United Kingdom. It is part of the Epping Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.66478, 0.03791.
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How hard is Dick Turpin?
Dick Turpin is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.778%.
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What is the elevation gain for Dick Turpin?
The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 314 ft to 368 ft.
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Is Dick Turpin a point to point trail?
Dick Turpin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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