Hyde Mill Farm – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden Rural

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Hyde Mill Farm – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden Rural

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Hyde Mill Farm – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden Rural

01:04

10.2km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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2.41 km

Hyde Mill Farm

Highlight • River

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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2.75 km

Lea Valley Walk and Chiltern Way

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Wonderful stretch of running 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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4.84 km

Bistro Gautier

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Nice place to stop for a coffee, a stones throw off of the NCN Route 6.
Menu looks great but too many miles left to fill up fully.............

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5.00 km

Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

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Batford Springs is a nature reserve with fresh springs that are the source for a network of chalk-lined streams and ponds. The River Lea flows through the reserve, which also has open grassland and a small wooded area to explore.

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7.97 km

Nickey Line Railway Path

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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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