Hoggenberg GPX Route
A useful off-road route to Redbridge Cycling Centre, and an ideal warm-up before a CX or MTB race there.
Ride Details
- Ride Level: Easy / Green
- Distance: 19km / 12 miles
- Terrain: 50% off-road on natural paths, gravel and roads
- Bike: Any bike
- Includes: GPX file and printable Ride Guide
The Route
The route starts at Limehouse Basin, follows the Limehouse Cut to Stratford, then uses the extensive cycle routes around Stratford to Forest Gate. Cross the Wanstead Flats before joining the well-signposted Q6 to Barkingside Station.
From there, it's a quick run through Fairlop Waters to join Forest Road, leading to Hog Hill, aka Redbridge Cycling Centre.
Finish
Finish at Redbridge Cycling Centre, warmed up and ready for whatever you came to race.
Start and End Points
Start: Limehouse Basin. Finish: Redbridge Cycling Centre (Hog Hill).
Ride Details
- Distance: 19km / 12 miles
- Climb: 150m / 500ft
- Percentage off-road: 50%
- Trail surface: Natural, gravel, cycle paths and roads
- Technical Grade: Green — Easy
- Mudometer: Mostly all-weather gravel and roads, minimal mud
Is this ride for me?

Ideal for all riders with some off-road experience.
Read more about our grades here.
Is my bike OK for this ride?
The route can be completed on all bikes with knobbly or all-terrain tyres.