マッチハダムのおすすめツーリングルート

美しいトレイル 10/10！一部は田舎道なので、犬を連れている場合は一部区間でリードにつなぐ必要があります。

Sod the ford and just use the bridge.

I had a puncture around this location, where the road floods (as visible by the pebbles/detritus in the road). I recommend to *always* carry your bike over surfaces like that - not just here, but everywhere.

Heading eastbound, the climb will begin past Paper Mill Lane. The fun and games really begins when you make the right turn south. A proper gut buster from then on, with the bonus of the possibility of cars up your arse. There's little respite once you're past there, as you'll be blowing until you reach level ground. The high possibility of a car up your arse is because Bromley Lane is the main drag between Standon and Much Hadham. Conversely, it's a great descent westbound, though use caution on the northbound stretch, as cars fly up in the middle of the road and the road surface is cack. The same goes with heading down into Standon, as there's permanently cars parked on your right and there are some drivers who don't think it's fair to give you the right of way.

The heart of historic Hertford with it's castle and old inn at the gateway to London proper. Great place to stop and take a look around.

It is actually possible - and permissable - to cycle through the grounds of Hertford Castle.

One of those climbs, westbound, which isn't particularly steep, but it's how long it goes on for.

Really enjoyed visiting Hertford Castle. Feels like stepping back in time to the days of William The Conquerer!! 🚴🏼‍♂️