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St Albans Cathedral – Dollis Brook Viaduct loop from South Hampstead

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St Albans Cathedral – Dollis Brook Viaduct loop from South Hampstead

Moderate

5.0

(2)

43

riders

St Albans Cathedral – Dollis Brook Viaduct loop from South Hampstead

03:35

80.2km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.7 km for 75 m

After 65.2 km for 241 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

30.0 km

View of St Albans Cathedral and Allotments

Highlight • River

The allotments are owned by St.Albans Watercress Wildlife Association, a great view of the cathedral here and the river Ver

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2

31.8 km

St Albans Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

With stunning Norman architecture and the longest nave of any English cathedral, at 279 feet (85 m), St Albans cathedral is a splendid sight. It is thought to be the …

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3

31.9 km

St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban

Highlight • Historical Site

Officially the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban this is predominantly a Norman cathedral. It is thought to have been founded in the 8th century, but the building is …

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4

32.0 km

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Highlight • Monument

Good photo spot and smile

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5

33.2 km

Roman Theatre at Verulamium

Highlight • Monument

The Roman town of Verulamium once occupied the site of the modern-day Verulamium Park to the west of St Albans. One of its most impressive buildings would have been its …

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6

33.8 km

Fast Northbound Stretch of Hertfordshire Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very good stretch of road to ramp up the miles and fast slight downhill incline northbound

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7

49.0 km

St Albans Museum + Gallery

Highlight • Historical Site

Cool building with nice architecture to ride past

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8

70.9 km

Dollis Brook Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

This is a wall of a climb when heading eastbound up Dollis Road but great fun too. A little busy at times. You get a nice break at the top …

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B

80.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

20.9 km

7.83 km

3.82 km

933 m

371 m

132 m

Surfaces

78.2 km

1.17 km

379 m

293 m

145 m

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Friday 3 July

29°C

14°C

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