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Red Lion Pub Preston – St Lawrence Old Church loop from Harpenden

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Red Lion Pub Preston – St Lawrence Old Church loop from Harpenden

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Red Lion Pub Preston – St Lawrence Old Church loop from Harpenden

03:38

57.9km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 50 m for 11 m

After 57.9 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.40 km

Stone Arch Bridge on Lea Valley Walk (Route 57)

Highlight • Structure

Western end of the traffic-free Harpenden to Wheathampstead section of the Lea Valley Walk, on the former Hatfield, Luton and Dunstable railway line, part of Sustrans Route 57.

Tip by

13.2 km

Roundabouts Plantation

Forest

24.2 km

Red Lion Pub Preston

Highlight • Pub

It is a nice pub with a big beer garden that has a place to lock your bikes up.
Good selection of beers and a relaxed atmosphere.

Tip by

25.9 km

Hitch Wood

Forest

27.6 km

Stagenhoe Estate Entrance Gate

Highlight • Structure

normal road up side of Strathmore Arms then turns into a gravel track a bit of a muddy section then tarmac again. Nice little loop.

Tip by

44.5 km

The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence

Highlight • Pub

Don't have any pictures but it's located opposite church. Haven't been inside because of corona virus lockdown.

Tip by

44.6 km

St Lawrence Old Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place to visit

Tip by

54.6 km

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Highlight • Trail

This path follows the Lea River valley all the way to Luton. It's a bit muddy this end in winter.

Tip by

54.7 km

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Lea Valley Walk follows the route along the Lea Navigation Towpath between Luton and Limehouse in East London. This particular stretch flows out of Harpenden and past the Aldwickbury Park Golf Course through a medley of vibrant green trees.

Tip by

57.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.8 km

2.47 km

1.12 km

1.11 km

323 m

104 m

Surfaces

44.8 km

11.8 km

1.11 km

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 8 August

29°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

July 5, 2025,Just Chillin'

I put in a lot of hours at work this week in London Town and completed a project yesterday that had been months in the making! Whilst I had a sense of fulfilment, I was conscious of the stress that we all feel sometimes I guess.
In need of fresh air, freedom and countryside, I set out on my trusty …

July 12, 2025,Hot, Hot, Hot ☀️🚴🏼‍♂️

After an uncomfortably hot night.
I woke up
Fell out of bed.
I didn't drag a comb across my head,
I dragged the clippers ... instead.
Buzz cut, No2, to cool the brow.
I'm old, who cares, no-one will notice!
I headed to the countryside on my trusty steed
Pumping up the climbs
Sailing fast the descents
Hot, hot, hot, …

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Red Lion Pub Preston – St Lawrence Old Church loop from Harpenden

Stone Arch Bridge on Lea Valley Walk (Route 57)

St Martin's Church, Preston

Red Lion Pub Preston

Stagenhoe Estate Entrance Gate

The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence

St Lawrence Old Church

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

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