Bucks Hill Descent – Old House Lane loop from Watford

Bucks Hill Descent – Old House Lane loop from Watford

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Bucks Hill Descent – Old House Lane loop from Watford

01:24

31.3km

220m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.20 km

GML

Highlight • Other

12.7 km

Featherbed Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice view over motorway and epic descent into Apsley

Tip by

14.4 km

Felden Tower

Highlight • Monument

This octagonal water (built circa 1915) was damaged by a WWII bomb. Before being decommissioned in 2002, it held up to 51,000 gallons.

Tip by

18.8 km

The Paddock Playground and Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely outside space with a playground. There's also a football pitch

Tip by

19.9 km

The Times Café

Highlight • Cafe

Had a very nice coffee and cake stop here - good service and friendly staff.

NOTE: Don't park your bike in front of the Post Office. :)

Tip by

22.2 km

Bucks Hill Descent

Highlight • Trail

Nice long easy descent coming from chipperfield.

Tip by

23.3 km

Old House Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This lane goes down and up. The bottom of the valley was re-tarmacked in 2020 so you can use your momentum to get up the other side.

Tip by

31.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

3.26 km

2.36 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

5.09 km

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

16°C

6°C

98 %

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Bucks Hill Descent – Old House Lane loop from Watford

GML

Featherbed Lane

Felden Tower

The Paddock Playground and Picnic Area

The Times Café

Bucks Hill Descent

Old House Lane

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