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East Of England

St Albans Cathedral – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from Harpenden

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

St Albans Cathedral – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from Harpenden

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4.7

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St Albans Cathedral – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from Harpenden

01:44

27.3km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 50 m for 11 m

After 27.2 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.73 km

Chalk Path with Views of Passing Trains

Highlight • Trail

A chalky footpath that skirts the edge of the fields and offers views of passing trains.

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2

4.93 km

Gravel path near Childwickbury Manor

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quiet beautiful gravel bike path to St. Albans. Almost free of road traffic.
Especially beautiful in spring when the rhododendron is in bloom

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3

7.74 km

Bridleway to Ladies Grove Wood

Highlight • Forest

Dual track bridleway through woods. Hard packed surface in dry, muddy when went. Non-technical, can be ridden by gravel / touring or MTB. Shared with walkers and horse riders.

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4

9.66 km

Verulamium Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Educational museum of Roman life with recreated rooms, mosaics, interactive displays and gift shop.

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5

11.1 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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6

12.5 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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7

12.8 km

Alban Way Access at Charrington Place

Highlight • Cycleway

Access onto the Alban Way (Sustrans Route 61) from St Albans City Station via Charrington Place.

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15.6 km

Home Wood

Forest

9

20.2 km

Heartwood Forest

Highlight • Trail

Nice bridleway around the periphery of the forest

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B

27.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.07 km

3.26 km

2.81 km

2.54 km

1.02 km

118 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

2.34 km

1.79 km

705 m

328 m

110 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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