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Batchworth Lock No. 81 – Watford Cycle Hub & Cafe loop from Watford

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Batchworth Lock No. 81 – Watford Cycle Hub & Cafe loop from Watford

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Batchworth Lock No. 81 – Watford Cycle Hub & Cafe loop from Watford

01:12

19.7km

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.36 km for 71 m

After 15.3 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

556 m

Glen Way Open Space

Highlight • Trail

Nice little cut through

Tip by

1.40 km

Grove Mill Bridge No. 165

Highlight • Structure

3.95 km

Convex Mirror on Quiet Country Road

Highlight • Structure

Some drivers have a tendency to drive really fast here, I would make sure you have good lights and visible clothing.

Tip by

11.1 km

Batchworth Lock No. 81

Highlight • Rest Area

Batchworth Lock No 81 is a minor lock on the Grand Union Canal. The Grand Union Canal Walk passes here.

Tip by

11.1 km

Lock 81 Café

Highlight • Cafe

Outdoor cafe Opened Wednesday to Sunday 9:30 - 5:30pm : rwt.org.uk/around-batchworth/cafe

Tip by

11.1 km

London Road Bridge (Batchworth) No. 173

Highlight • Bridge

11.2 km

Batchworth Arena

Highlight • Rest Area

No bikes allowed- there is a little bridge to cross

Tip by

15.3 km

Watford Cycle Hub & Cafe

Highlight • Rest Area

Check opening hours

Tip by

19.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

7.35 km

2.04 km

1.58 km

512 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

2.13 km

615 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Batchworth Lock No. 81 – Watford Cycle Hub & Cafe loop from Watford

Glen Way Open Space

Grove Mill Bridge No. 165

Convex Mirror on Quiet Country Road

Batchworth Lock No. 81

Lock 81 Café

London Road Bridge (Batchworth) No. 173

Batchworth Arena

Watford Cycle Hub & Cafe

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