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Symondshyde Great Wood – St Lawrence Old Church loop from Harpenden Rural

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Symondshyde Great Wood – St Lawrence Old Church loop from Harpenden Rural

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Symondshyde Great Wood – St Lawrence Old Church loop from Harpenden Rural

02:35

36.5km

270m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.6 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 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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7.03 km

Chalk Path with Views of Passing Trains

Highlight • Trail

A chalky footpath that skirts the edge of the fields and offers views of passing trains.

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8.50 km

Cheapside–Sandridgebury Lane Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Muddy and slippery bridleway when wet.

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12.9 km

Symondshyde Great Wood

Highlight • Forest

few tight turns but worth a try

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14.4 km

Symondshyde Great Wood

Nature Reserve

23.7 km

St Lawrence Old Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place to visit

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26.5 km

Hall Wood

Forest

27.2 km

Gustard Wood

Forest

30.6 km

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Highlight • Trail

This path follows the Lea River valley all the way to Luton. It's a bit muddy this end in winter.

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30.6 km

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Lea Valley Walk follows the route along the Lea Navigation Towpath between Luton and Limehouse in East London. This particular stretch flows out of Harpenden and past the Aldwickbury Park Golf Course through a medley of vibrant green trees.

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36.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

9.50 km

5.69 km

5.06 km

3.10 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

17.2 km

10.1 km

4.72 km

4.23 km

203 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

24°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Symondshyde Great Wood – St Lawrence Old Church loop from Harpenden Rural

Nickey Line Railway Path

Chalk Path with Views of Passing Trains

Cheapside–Sandridgebury Lane Bridleway

Nashes Farm Lane

Symondshyde Great Wood

St Lawrence Old Church

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

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