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River Colne – Batchworth Lock No. 81 loop from Croxley

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River Colne – Batchworth Lock No. 81 loop from Croxley

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River Colne – Batchworth Lock No. 81 loop from Croxley

02:27

38.2km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 28.2 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.67 km

Watford Green Loop Trail Signpost

Highlight • Trail

Some new signage gone up for the 10km Watford Green Loop for walking and cycling

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3.97 km

Bridge Over the River Colne

Highlight • Bridge

Spotted a roe deer from the bridge over the River Colne

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4.28 km

River Colne

Highlight • River

Nice and flat

Tip by

10.2 km

Horse Pasture View

Highlight • Natural

I always stop here to say hell to the horses

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12.5 km

Start of Rhododendronweg Public Footpath

Highlight • Trail

The sign can be tricky to see due to over growth of hedge, but it is there

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23.9 km

The Village Bakery, Harefield

Highlight • Cafe

Love Love this bakery, everything is yummy- just want to buy everything. Wish they were open for more days and longer

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28.1 km

Batchworth Lock No. 81

Highlight • Rest Area

Batchworth Lock No 81 is a minor lock on the Grand Union Canal. The Grand Union Canal Walk passes here.

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28.2 km

River Colne, River Chess, and Grand Union Canal Junction

Highlight • Viewpoint

Love stopping here to see the raging rapids after recent rainfall, just so nice to hear and see water up close

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38.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

8.24 km

6.41 km

4.94 km

2.05 km

854 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

8.49 km

2.37 km

466 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 5 August

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River Colne – Batchworth Lock No. 81 loop from Croxley

Watford Green Loop Trail Signpost

Bridge Over the River Colne

River Colne

Horse Pasture View

Start of Rhododendronweg Public Footpath

The Village Bakery, Harefield

Batchworth Lock No. 81

River Colne, River Chess, and Grand Union Canal Junction

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