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Lea Valley Walk – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden

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Lea Valley Walk – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden

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Lea Valley Walk – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden

01:18

21.3km

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.5 km for 114 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Stone Arch Bridge on Lea Valley Walk (Route 57)

Highlight • Structure

Western end of the traffic-free Harpenden to Wheathampstead section of the Lea Valley Walk, on the former Hatfield, Luton and Dunstable railway line, part of Sustrans Route 57.

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2.01 km

Lea Valley Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a lovely long-distance path along the River Lee. The trail leads 50 miles (80 km) between Leagrave, near Luton, and Limehouse Basin in London. Waymarked with a swan, …

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6.79 km

Capability Brown Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Nice little spot by the x3 statues to sit and savour the views and watch the cattle stroll by.

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13.1 km

Three Local Heroes Statues

Highlight • Monument

The 3 local heroes structure is a dedication to the courage and resilience of 3 individuals who have made a significant impact on their community.

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14.5 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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20.0 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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21.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

3.26 km

1.32 km

683 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

1.31 km

358 m

161 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

22°C

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Comments

April 19, 2025,I'm back! 🚴

Lovely to be out and about on the bike again following shoulder surgery! And what better way come back than a quick ride with me old mate Stu. We took a nice gentle ride up to Luton to see how far the new footy stadium has come along 🚴

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Lea Valley Walk – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden

Stone Arch Bridge on Lea Valley Walk (Route 57)

Lea Valley Walk

Capability Brown Landscape

Luton DART Parkway Station

Three Local Heroes Statues

View from the Capability Brown Statues

Nickey Line Railway Path

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