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Hemel Hempstead Lock – Lady Capel's Bridge loop from Bricket Wood

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Hemel Hempstead Lock – Lady Capel's Bridge loop from Bricket Wood

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Hemel Hempstead Lock – Lady Capel's Bridge loop from Bricket Wood

03:24

47.3km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.5 km for 283 m

After 39.6 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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421 m

Nottler's Wood

Forest

8.13 km

Wooden Bridge Over Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Be wary of people walking as it is a thin path

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8.96 km

Water Lane Lock

Highlight • River

11.5 km

Apsley Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Steep and narrow. You'll need a granny gear for this.

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11.5 km

Apsley Marina

Highlight • Structure

A lively modern marina with bars and restaurants.

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12.3 km

Hemel Hempstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge over canal is narrow and very steep, and one side its uneven. Would suggest to dismount and walk your bike across

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17.2 km

Sugar Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

easy access during the summer, OK for MTB and gravel ride

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25.2 km

Downhill Path With Views in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Watch out for a couple of tight bends toward the end

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35.3 km

Sheepcote Spring

Forest

37.8 km

Lady Capel's Bridge

Highlight • River

At the point the Grand union is a good ride; wide enough and smooth enough for quick progress. Further north however...:-S

Tip by

47.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

13.0 km

7.52 km

5.46 km

2.98 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

16.7 km

5.57 km

2.95 km

2.80 km

2.14 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

29°C

12°C

0 %

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Hemel Hempstead Lock – Lady Capel's Bridge loop from Bricket Wood

Wooden Bridge Over Grand Union Canal

Water Lane Lock

Apsley Pedestrian Bridge

Apsley Marina

Hemel Hempstead Lock

Sugar Lane

Downhill Path With Views in Chilterns National Landscape

Lady Capel's Bridge

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