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St Albans Cathedral – Gaddesden Row Road loop from New Southgate

St Albans Cathedral – Gaddesden Row Road loop from New Southgate

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St Albans Cathedral – Gaddesden Row Road loop from New Southgate

04:29

101km

920m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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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 24.9 km for 56 m

After 75.6 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.7 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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24.9 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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25.0 km

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Highlight • Monument

Good photo spot and smile

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32.6 km

Gaddesden Row Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A favourite amongst local cyclists.

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46.7 km

View of the Downs and Vale, Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The road is set back from the best views, as the road levels out look for gaps that provide access to the best views of the Downs and Vale

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51.9 km

Bison Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

It's names Bison Hill because of the Bison that live in the neighbouring field. Look out for them on the way up, but not on the way down - keep …

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55.9 km

Bell Wood

Forest

84.5 km

Mimms Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great downhill going west to east from Shenley to the M25, but also a fun uphill going the other way. Good road surface and great views, just watch out for …

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87.9 km

Downhill to Horsepit Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Word of warning on this one as the bottom of the descent, where the road veers to the right to follow along the A1 is pretty gravelly and dusty, requiring extra attention when cornering

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.4 km

26.9 km

6.73 km

2.06 km

283 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.6 km

6.45 km

303 m

229 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

25°C

16°C

15 %

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St Albans Cathedral – Gaddesden Row Road loop from New Southgate

St Albans Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Gaddesden Row Road

View of the Downs and Vale, Chilterns National Landscape

Bison Hill

Mimms Lane

Downhill to Horsepit Bridge

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