Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19 m for 9 m

After 55.8 km for 20 m

After 63.5 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.54 km

St Albans Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Landmark Norman cathedral. It’s a huge, imposing building, perched upon the top of a hill and visible for miles.

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2.50 km

Verulamium Park – Westminster Lodge Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Verulamium Park consists of 100 acres (40 hectares) of beautiful parkland close to the centre of St Albans. It hosts a load of facilities and also holds Roman architectural remains …

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3.35 km

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Highlight • Monument

A great piece of history and architecture that splendidly complements the cathedral just a few steps from it. It's really fun to ride under!

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8.51 km

Redbournbury Mill and Bakery

Highlight • Monument

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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10.7 km

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Highlight • Rest Area

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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12.3 km

Gaddesden Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stunning lane leading north from St Albans and towards the Chilterns. Long sections of quiet car free road with some lovely views on both sides.

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19.9 km

Great Bradwin's Wood

Forest

21.6 km

Long Wood

Forest

25.7 km

Little Gaddesden War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful Chiltern village with historic building, a church, a monument and open spaces. Maybe take a break on one of the benches and take in the tranquility.

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40.1 km

With breathtaking views, scheduled monuments to explore, and several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Dunstable Downs is a fantastic place to spend some time.

Situated within the Chilterns Area …

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63.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.2 km

12.4 km

3.80 km

1.26 km

685 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.5 km

1.08 km

281 m

279 m

198 m

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 April

12°C

2°C

14 %

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St Albans Cathedral

Verulamium Park – Westminster Lodge Entrance

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Redbournbury Mill and Bakery

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Gaddesden Lane

Little Gaddesden War Memorial

Dunstable Downs

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