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Sewell Greenway – The Nickey Line loop from Hemel Hempstead

Sewell Greenway – The Nickey Line loop from Hemel Hempstead

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Sewell Greenway – The Nickey Line loop from Hemel Hempstead

04:21

73.3km

340m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34 m for 14 m

After 3.38 km for 10 m

After 4.45 km for 8 m

After 58.5 km for 35 m

After 69.7 km for 32 m

After 70.0 km for 18 m

After 73.3 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.70 km

Stone Bridge on the Grand Union Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This section north of Berkhamsted gets very narrow in places - barely wide enough to ride along. Take your time.

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16.6 km

Marsworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Marsworth Reservoirs act as a magnet for anglers, dog walkers, boaters, birdwatchers and walkers, especially over a sunny weekend, but few ever really venture much beyond the car parks …

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29.4 km

Tiddenfoot Waterside Park

Nature Reserve

29.9 km

Grand Union Canal Railway Bridge Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Tarmacked cycle path and footpath that crosses the Grand Union Canal via a repurposed railway bridge. Also with access to the cycle friendly Grand Union Tow path.

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37.5 km

Sewell Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice and smooth, not 'muddy' even after lots of rain.

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52.9 km

Three Local Heroes Statues

Highlight • Monument

The 3 local heroes structure is a dedication to the courage and resilience of 3 individuals who have made a significant impact on their community.

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56.8 km

Harpenden–Luton Greenway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a pleasant cycleway between Harpenden and Luton with very little traffic during the day. It's got a good surface and nice views, especially during the autumn time with the falling leaves.

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58.5 km

Nickey Line Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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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58.8 km

The Nickey Line

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Super nice path for bike. Did with a gravel and it was really cool

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68.4 km

Yewtree Wood

Forest

73.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

24.9 km

11.2 km

3.40 km

2.43 km

855 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

20.9 km

10.4 km

6.79 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

13°C

68 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Sewell Greenway – The Nickey Line loop from Hemel Hempstead

Stone Bridge on the Grand Union Canal

Marsworth Reservoir

Grand Union Canal Railway Bridge Cycle Path

Sewell Greenway

Three Local Heroes Statues

Harpenden–Luton Greenway

Nickey Line Railway Path

The Nickey Line

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