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Welwyn Hatfield

Symondshyde Great Wood – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from Welwyn Hatfield

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Welwyn Hatfield

Symondshyde Great Wood – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from Welwyn Hatfield

Easy

7

riders

Symondshyde Great Wood – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from Welwyn Hatfield

01:38

26.6km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.10 km

Symondshyde Great Wood

Nature Reserve

2

3.55 km

Symondshyde Great Wood

Highlight • Forest

few tight turns but worth a try

Tip by

3

7.57 km

Heartwood Forest

Highlight • Trail

Nice bridleway around the periphery of the forest

Tip by

4

12.4 km

Hatfield Road at Oaklands College South Drive

Highlight • Trail

5

15.2 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 …

Tip by

6

15.7 km

View of River Ver and Watercress Beds

Highlight • Natural

Picture postcard view especially on a summers day

Tip by

7

16.4 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.

Tip by

8

22.6 km

Nashes Farm Lane

Highlight • Trail

B

26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

7.78 km

5.49 km

1.50 km

416 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

2.02 km

1.94 km

677 m

321 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 28 July

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