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Nickey Line Railway Path – Hyde Mill Farm loop from Harpenden

Easy

4.0

(3)

12

hikers

Nickey Line Railway Path – Hyde Mill Farm loop from Harpenden

01:39

6.25km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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595 m

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

1.78 km

Wonderful stretch of walking along the Lea Valley Walk / Chiltern Way between Harpenden and Luton. Enjoy ever-changing countryside landscapes of farmland, rolling hills and riverside scenery.

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3

2.79 km

Hyde Mill Farm

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Hyde Mill Farm is a beautiful B&B offering 4-star accommodation in a rural setting. It's located in a very picturesque area on the River Lea against a backdrop of rolling hills and grazing horses.

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4

3.45 km

Cooter's End Lane

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This pretty lane runs straight through the Hertfordshire countryside toward Harpenden. The lane was once part of the Chiltern Way, a 134-mile route that spans through the Chilterns Area of Natural Beauty.

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5

5.46 km

Brick Archway Underpass

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Great to cycle under for views and fast bit of road biking cycleway

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6.25 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

2.17 km

1.37 km

354 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

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