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Nickey Line Railway Path – Southdown Ponds loop from Harpenden Rural

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East Of England

Nickey Line Railway Path – Southdown Ponds loop from Harpenden Rural

Hard

6

runners

Nickey Line Railway Path – Southdown Ponds loop from Harpenden Rural

01:47

16.8km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.02 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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2

3.76 km

Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

Highlight • River

Batford Springs is a nature reserve with fresh springs that are the source for a network of chalk-lined streams and ponds. The River Lea flows through the reserve, which also has open grassland and a small wooded area to explore.

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3

7.20 km

Wheathampstead High Street

Highlight • Settlement

4

10.5 km

West End Farm Café

Highlight • Cafe

5

10.5 km

West End Farm Café

Highlight • Cafe

At the end of your ride this coffee & homemade cake stop is a real gem in the courtyard of West End Farm & you will be welcomed by lovely staff.
Opening hours, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm.

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6

12.7 km

Harpenden Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

Great service, so friendly. Out of all the bike stores I have seen and spoken to, these guys are the best.

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7

13.5 km

Southdown Ponds

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a beautiful and quiet place to take a seat and relax or have a gentle stroll through nature.

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8

14.4 km

Harpenden War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place for a banana stop!

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

4.06 km

2.98 km

1.97 km

1.50 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

5.80 km

1.27 km

1.13 km

892 m

728 m

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