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The Top 20 Attractions around Essendon

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Essendon. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Essendon is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Alban Way

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Alban way is well located and it's the easiest way to get from Hatfield to St. Albans.

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Bluebell Woods in Heartwood Forest

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Heartwood Forest’s 347-hectare (858-acre) site rises from what was once mainly agricultural land. It’s now the largest continuous new native forest in England consisting of 600,00 trees a place where …

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Ayot Greenway

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This is a hidden gem a great section of gravel with a steady climb and a great downhill section

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Nast Hyde Halt

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Alban Way is a paved multi-use path running between Hatfield and St Albans, constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. The Hatfield - St. …

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Pegasus Bridge

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I created this highlight and called it "Horseshit Bridge" which is the name by which it is generally known. The edit to Pegasus Bridge makes my and @gregster 's comments meaningless

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Camlet Moat

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As you walk through Trent Country Park, you might not be expecting to come across a medieval moat. But that's exactly what you'll discover. Probably built in the 14th century, …

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Mangrove Lane

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Lovely bit of country lane - not always the smoothest/flattest tarmac so best to familiarise yourself before really going for it!

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Wash Lane Tunnel Under the M25

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The bit north of the M25 is nice paved and cycleable but the other side needs to be walked. After heavy rainfall the path alongside the canal can become waterlogged. …

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Bread and Cheese Lane

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Hilly start when travelling southbound. With climbs interspersed, lovely quiet road but narrow so watch for cars, you may have to get off on the dirt to let them pass.

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Trent Park Obelisk

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This impressive obelisk lies just off the London LOOP trail in Enfield's Trent Country Park. It was put here in the 30s, having been moved from Wrest Park by the …

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Battle of Barnet Monument

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Some facts about the battle " The Battle of Barnet was a decisive engagement in the Wars of the Roses, a dynastic conflict of 15th-century England. The military action, along …

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The Top 20 Attractions around Essendon

Alban Way

Bluebell Woods in Heartwood Forest

Ayot Greenway

Nast Hyde Halt

Pegasus Bridge

Camlet Moat

Mangrove Lane

Wash Lane Tunnel Under the M25

Bread and Cheese Lane

Trent Park Obelisk

Battle of Barnet Monument

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