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St Albans Cathedral – Sharpenhoe Clappers Loop from St Albans City

St Albans Cathedral – Sharpenhoe Clappers Loop from St Albans City

James Smith planned a road ride

April 4, 2022

St Albans Cathedral – Sharpenhoe Clappers Loop from St Albans City

Hard

05:14

111km

21.2km/h

860m

860m

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Overview

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.50 km for 110 m

After 106 km for 60 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.52 km

St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban

Highlight • Historical Site

Officially the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban this is predominantly a Norman cathedral. It is thought to have been founded in the 8th century, but the building is …

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2

1.59 km

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Highlight • Monument

Good photo spot and smile

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3

2.18 km

St Albans Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

With stunning Norman architecture and the longest nave of any English cathedral, at 279 feet (85 m), St Albans cathedral is a splendid sight. It is thought to be the …

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4

9.48 km

Rothamsted Research War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Rothamstead Research is a world-leading agricultural science research centre focusing on scentific solutions to agricultural issues to benefit farmers and society worldwide.

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5

28.5 km

Hexton Road to Lilley

Highlight • Cycleway

A nice section of relatively quiet road north of Lilley. It's undulating rather than hilly and very nice to avoid the busy A6 or A505 which I wouldn't recommend.

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6

33.2 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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7

59.1 km

Wooden Hill Coffee Company

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely coffee roasted on site. Expect queues at the weekend.

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B

111 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

93.4 km

7.86 km

6.05 km

3.38 km

183 m

179 m

Surfaces

70.5 km

39.8 km

576 m

179 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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