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The Top 20 Attractions around Harpenden Rural

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Harpenden Rural. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Harpenden Rural 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 13, 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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Nickey Line Railway Path

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Until 1959, the Nickey Line transported passengers from between Luton and Hemel Hempstead. The 9-mile (14 km) stretch is now a lovely cycle path through peaceful countryside. It's thought that …

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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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Bison Hill

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It's names Bison Hill because of the Bison that live in the neighbouring field. Look out for them on the way up, but not on the way down - keep …

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Five Knolls Barrow Cemetery

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The Five Knolls are prehistoric burial mounds or barrows. There are two pond barrows, which are circular flat areas surrounded by raised banks. The mounds are believed to be from …

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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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HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

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Fabulous cakes and snacks, good coffee, freshly-cut sandwiches use tasty bread from local Redbournbury Mill.

Snug inside with comfy chairs and bookcases with cycling books and magazines to read as …

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Redbournbury Mill and Bakery

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The Mill is surrounded by fords that are quite deep at times. There are footways and steps around the water that need a bit of love - i.e. they're falling …

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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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Luton Hoo Mansion

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Luton Hoo is a stunning example of an English country house and history gone by. Built some time before the 16th century, the manor is thought to have belonged to …

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Verulamium Roman City Walls

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Traces of the great Roman town of Verulamium, once second in size only behind Londinium, can be found here in Verulamium Park. Covering 100 acres (40 ha), the park features …

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The Top 20 Attractions around Harpenden Rural

Alban Way

Nickey Line Railway Path

Bluebell Woods in Heartwood Forest

Bison Hill

Five Knolls Barrow Cemetery

Ayot Greenway

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Redbournbury Mill and Bakery

Nast Hyde Halt

Luton Hoo Mansion

Verulamium Roman City Walls

Most popular routes around Harpenden Rural

Most popular attractions around Harpenden Rural

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