St Albans Cathedral – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from Harpenden

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St Albans Cathedral – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from Harpenden

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St Albans Cathedral – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from Harpenden

01:43

27.0km

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: August 21, 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 27.0 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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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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9.43 km

Verulamium Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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10.8 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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12.3 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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12.5 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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15.1 km

Hatfield Road at Oaklands College South Drive

Highlight • Trail

15.4 km

Home Wood

Forest

20.0 km

Heartwood Forest

Highlight • Trail

Nice bridleway around the periphery of the forest

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27.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.08 km

3.26 km

2.83 km

2.25 km

1.02 km

118 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

2.36 km

1.79 km

446 m

328 m

110 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

September 2, 2024,St Albans

Some of the little houses in St Albans take you back in time! 🚴🏼‍♂️

December 16, 2024,Afternoon Ride

Afternoon quickie to keep the old body moving 🚴🏼‍♂️

November 18, 2024,Afternoon Ride

Donned the winter gear and took the Green Route through St Albans 🚴🏼‍♂️

May 19, 2025,The Peasants' Revolt

Didn't plan to go anywhere specific today, but was in the mood for a bit of history!

I headed first to the gorgeous countryside at Childwickbury. The cows there are usually quite timid, but today they came over to say hello! There's always something very relaxing and calming chatting to animals 😊

December 2, 2024,So Fresh & So Crisp

Something cerebrally very satisfying about a crisp winter ride 🚴🏼‍♂️

April 20, 2024,Saturday social with Stu

Great to get out with me old mate Stu as we prep for London to Brighton 🚴🚴

April 29, 2024,A pretty ride.

I sat on a bench
Let the sun warm my face
And appreciated the beauty around me

May 30, 2024,In the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I

In the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I. HMQ visited Old Gorhambury House on several occasions. During one visit Sir Nicholas Bacon spent £86 grand (equivalent ££ today's money) on entertainment! She sounds like she was an expensive lady to please!!!