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East Of England

Ballslough Hill – Heartwood Forest loop from Wheathampstead

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Ballslough Hill – Heartwood Forest loop from Wheathampstead

Moderate

13

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Ballslough Hill – Heartwood Forest loop from Wheathampstead

01:22

31.0km

300m

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: May 29, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.36 km

View of the Water Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

9.39 km

Hitchin Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice climb: good surface and not too steep.

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3

11.1 km

Ballslough Hill

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Use the first few hundred meters to get some speed and take it easy, as it gets steeper round the corner. You can make up speed after the second corner where it eases off.

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4

17.3 km

The Wicked Lady Country Inn & Eating House

Highlight • Restaurant

The first pub to introduce no smoking policy in Britain

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5

19.3 km

Heartwood Forest

Highlight • Trail

Nice bridleway around the periphery of the forest

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6

20.3 km

St Leonard's Church and the Queen's Head pub

Highlight • Pub

A great church to rest at and pub for a quick snack or drink if needed

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7

27.4 km

Drovers Lane

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One of the many quiet country lanes in the area

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B

31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

2.07 km

521 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

696 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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