Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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Rye Meads

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.66 km

Section of Ermine Street

Archaeological Site

7.91 km

King's Meads

Nature Reserve

24.2 km

Sherrardspark Wood

Forest

24.6 km

Sherrardspark Wood

Highlight • Trail

Numerous off-road trails and paths in Sherardspark Wood

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24.7 km

Dawson Way

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Recently the surface has been relayed with gravel making it alot faster

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27.6 km

Sparrowhall Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Surface has been changed from natural to gravel, making it alot quicker

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32.7 km

Cherry Tree Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

On the way the Chiltern cycleway

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56.0 km

Roman Verulamium

Archaeological Site

56.9 km

Verulamium Roman Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place to chill out

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59.2 km

Alban Way Railway Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Alban Way is a cycle path in Hertfordshire, England, that has been constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. It runs from St …

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65.0 km

Nast Hyde Halt

Highlight • Monument

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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76.1 km

Newgate Street Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a peaceful and scenic double gravel track starting from Newgate Street. It offers a tranquil ride through beautiful surroundings.

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82.6 km

Cowheath Wood

Forest

89.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

21.2 km

16.9 km

8.28 km

8.08 km

4.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

24.0 km

7.12 km

6.59 km

6.10 km

1.49 km

Elevation

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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