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Harpenden Rural

Nickey Line Railway Path – Roman Wall of Verulamium loop from Harpenden

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Harpenden Rural

Nickey Line Railway Path – Roman Wall of Verulamium loop from Harpenden

Moderate

5.0

(2)

15

riders

Nickey Line Railway Path – Roman Wall of Verulamium loop from Harpenden

02:09

35.5km

270m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.18 km

Roundwood Halt (Disused Station Platform on the Nickey Line)

Highlight • Structure

Disused train station platform along the Nickey Line

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2

4.74 km

Nickey Line Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Until 1959, the Nickey Line transported passengers from between Luton and Hemel Hempstead. The 9-mile (14 km) stretch is now a lovely cycle path through peaceful countryside. It's thought that …

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3

8.60 km

View from the Capability Brown Statues

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Sit on the bench by the x3 statues, savour the views and watch the cattle strolling about and eating!

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4

25.0 km

St Albans Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Landmark Norman cathedral. It’s a huge, imposing building, perched upon the top of a hill and visible for miles.

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5

25.9 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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6

26.2 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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7

26.2 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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8

26.8 km

Verulamium Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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B

35.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

3.99 km

2.85 km

2.46 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

2.40 km

1.49 km

216 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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