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Cycle Path to the Chilterns – Dunstable Downs loop from St Albans City

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Cycle Path to the Chilterns – Dunstable Downs loop from St Albans City

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(5)

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Cycle Path to the Chilterns – Dunstable Downs loop from St Albans City

03:47

62.0km

520m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 53.1 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.54 km

St Albans Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Landmark Norman cathedral. It’s a huge, imposing building, perched upon the top of a hill and visible for miles.

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1.83 km

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Highlight • Monument

Good photo spot and smile

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6.99 km

Redbournbury Mill and Bakery

Highlight • Monument

The Mill is surrounded by fords that are quite deep at times. There are footways and steps around the water that need a bit of love - i.e. they're falling …

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9.15 km

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Fabulous cakes and snacks, good coffee, freshly-cut sandwiches use tasty bread from local Redbournbury Mill.

Snug inside with comfy chairs and bookcases with cycling books and magazines to read as …

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10.7 km

Gaddesden Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stunning lane leading north from St Albans and towards the Chilterns. Long sections of quiet car free road with some lovely views on both sides.

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18.4 km

Great Bradwin's Wood

Forest

20.1 km

Long Wood

Forest

24.2 km

Little Gaddesden War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful Chiltern village with historic building, a church, a monument and open spaces. Maybe take a break on one of the benches and take in the tranquility.

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37.3 km

Cycle Path to the Chilterns

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

much safer than cycling on the road

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38.6 km

With breathtaking views, scheduled monuments to explore, and several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Dunstable Downs is a fantastic place to spend some time.

Situated within the Chilterns Area …

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62.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.2 km

11.8 km

2.92 km

1.57 km

1.00 km

442 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.8 km

1.34 km

1.14 km

304 m

275 m

154 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 6 August

23°C

9°C

0 %

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Cycle Path to the Chilterns – Dunstable Downs loop from St Albans City

St Albans Cathedral

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Redbournbury Mill and Bakery

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Gaddesden Lane

Little Gaddesden War Memorial

Cycle Path to the Chilterns

Dunstable Downs

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