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Apsley Top Lock – View of Ashridge House loop from Kings Langley

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Apsley Top Lock – View of Ashridge House loop from Kings Langley

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Apsley Top Lock – View of Ashridge House loop from Kings Langley

02:54

46.8km

330m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.55 km

Apsley Top Lock

Highlight • Bridge

A pretty spot to admire the Grand Union Canal. The bride at the lock is narrow though safe to ride over, but the tow paths either side are narrow and uneven, so ride slowly or walk.

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8.81 km

Winkwell Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Sit outside the Three Horseshoes Pub and wait to see the bridge swing into action.

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18.0 km

View of Ashridge House

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

ashridgehouse.org.uk

Ashridge is a country estate and stately home in the Chiltern Hills. The estate comprises 20 sq km of woodlands, known as Ashridge Forest. The present house was constructed …

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22.8 km

Bluebell Woods at Ashridge Estate

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Ashridge Estate is a glorious place for a hike, with around 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) of oak and beech woodlands, beautiful commons and quintessential chalk downlands. It's a treat …

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23.2 km

Bridgewater Monument

Highlight • Monument

This Tower was built in memory of Francis Egerton, who was the Third Duke of Bridgewater. Egerton was an expert in inland navigation. He was involved in the construction of …

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27.3 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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30.0 km

Pulridge Wood

Forest

31.5 km

St Lawrence Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful Norman church

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31.8 km

View of Heizdin's Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best seen in the evening's golden hour.

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46.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

4.58 km

2.09 km

2.00 km

912 m

294 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

16.1 km

424 m

324 m

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

31°C

16°C

0 %

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Apsley Top Lock – View of Ashridge House loop from Kings Langley

Apsley Top Lock

Winkwell Swing Bridge

View of Ashridge House

Bluebell Woods at Ashridge Estate

Bridgewater Monument

Little Gaddesden War Memorial

St Lawrence Church

View of Heizdin's Wood

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