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View of Sharpenhoe Clappers – Hex Hill loop from Borough of Luton

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East Of England

View of Sharpenhoe Clappers – Hex Hill loop from Borough of Luton

Moderate

33

riders

View of Sharpenhoe Clappers – Hex Hill loop from Borough of Luton

01:46

38.7km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.5 km for 166 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.45 km

View of Sharpenhoe Clappers

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A good climb if heading south, but a much better descent if heading north from Luton or Dunstable. Enjoy the view as you fly down the hill!

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10.6 km

The Hub & Spoke Café Harlington

Highlight • Cafe

You have to divert off the through routes to find this one in group of a shops next to the green. Exceptional café in ordinary but peaceful and pleasant surroundings. Handy for the Chilterns Cycleway

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3

13.6 km

View of the Sundon Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Smithcombe, Sharpenhoe and Sundhon Hills cover 86 hectares (212 acres) in Bedfordshire. With thick forests, gentle slopes and wildflowers, the area is a lovely place to cycle, hike and …

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4

22.2 km

The Pudding Shop Café

Highlight • Cafe

Handy spot for a coffee and cake although the cycle parking is not great but some outside seats to keep an eye on your bike

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5

23.5 km

Kite Tree

Highlight • Other

6

25.5 km

St Margaret's Church, Higham Gobion

Highlight • Historical Site

Typical Medievel church. Very quiet

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7

25.7 km

Quiet Lane to Hexton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A quiet lane with a generally good surface, occasional potholes but you can find a fast pothole free line.

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8

28.2 km

Hex Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A local legend! Steep and straight, you'll know you've been up a hill! Great views from the top though.

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38.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

5.26 km

4.93 km

1.49 km

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

4.71 km

280 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 28 May

23°C

14°C

25 %

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