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Tom's Hill Climb – Roman Wall of Verulamium loop from St Albans Abbey

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Tom's Hill Climb – Roman Wall of Verulamium loop from St Albans Abbey

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Tom's Hill Climb – Roman Wall of Verulamium loop from St Albans Abbey

04:01

65.3km

550m

Cycling

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 56.6 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.45 km

Verulamium Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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23.7 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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29.9 km

Tom's Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A great road bike challenge from pretty Aldbury village. Great cycling cafe, Musette, nearby

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48.6 km

Great Bradwin's Wood

Forest

49.5 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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57.5 km

The Nickey Line

Highlight • Trail

Great ride between Hemel Hempstead and Harpenden, good for all abilities

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64.5 km

Roman Wall of Verulamium

Highlight • Historical Site

Remaining portion of Roman wall that protected the city of Verulamium, dating from ca. 250-270 A.D.

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64.5 km

View of St Albans Cathedral and the Lake in Verulamium Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Scenic views over the lake, St Albans Cathedral and remnants of the Roman wall.

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64.8 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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65.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.0 km

10.7 km

4.05 km

1.22 km

235 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.8 km

12.1 km

1.14 km

291 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 12 June

19°C

11°C

0 %

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Tom's Hill Climb – Roman Wall of Verulamium loop from St Albans Abbey

Verulamium Museum

View of Ashridge House

Tom's Hill Climb

Gaddesden Lane

The Nickey Line

Roman Wall of Verulamium

View of St Albans Cathedral and the Lake in Verulamium Park

Verulamium Park – Westminster Lodge Entrance

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