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St Albans Cathedral – Verulamium Lake loop from St Albans

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Hertfordshire

St Albans Cathedral – Verulamium Lake loop from St Albans

Moderate

3.8

(4)

27

hikers

St Albans Cathedral – Verulamium Lake loop from St Albans

02:43

10.5km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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201 m

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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2

692 m

Verulamium Lake

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice footpath around the lake.

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3

2.84 km

Sopwell Nunnery Allotments

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With spring and summer meadows, wet woodland, historic scheduled monument and Fenny's boardwalk the Nunnery is located on a site that dates back to the 12th century.

The beautiful walk …

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4

2.89 km

Beautiful view of the Watercress Wildlife reserve and St.Albans Cathedral as well as Sopwell allotments

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5

3.39 km

London Road Station (Alban Way)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Alban Way is a cycle/footpath route from Hatfield to St Albans. It runs along the trackway of the Great Northern Railway which opened in 1865 and closed in 1969.

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6

3.99 km

Some kind memorial on Alban way

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6.80 km

Alban Way – Fleetville

Highlight • Cycleway

This was a stop once for Highfield Park (Fleetville area of St.Albans)

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9.01 km

Alban Way Stone Arch Bridge

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Located on the way from Hatfield to St. Albans via Alban way.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.97 km

1.49 km

1.41 km

241 m

237 m

163 m

Surfaces

8.27 km

2.05 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 7 October

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