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Alban Way Railway Bridge – St Albans Cathedral loop from Hatfield

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Alban Way Railway Bridge – St Albans Cathedral loop from Hatfield

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4.8

(40)

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Alban Way Railway Bridge – St Albans Cathedral loop from Hatfield

01:27

24.3km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 24.2 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.54 km

Alban Way Railway Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Alban Way is a cycle path in Hertfordshire, England, that has been constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. It runs from St …

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10.0 km

View of River Ver and Watercress Beds

Highlight • Natural

Picture postcard view especially on a summers day

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11.9 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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12.2 km

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Highlight • Monument

Good photo spot and smile

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12.5 km

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks

Highlight • Pub

One of the oldest operating pubs in England. Great atmosphere and beer selection.

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13.1 km

Verulamium Park – Westminster Lodge Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Verulamium Park consists of 100 acres (40 hectares) of beautiful parkland close to the centre of St Albans. It hosts a load of facilities and also holds Roman architectural remains …

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15.4 km

Alban Way Access at Charrington Place

Highlight • Cycleway

Access onto the Alban Way (Sustrans Route 61) from St Albans City Station via Charrington Place.

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19.7 km

Alban Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Alban way is well located and it's the easiest way to get from Hatfield to St. Albans.

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24.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

515 m

473 m

436 m

340 m

279 m

188 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

456 m

412 m

106 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 6 August

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Comments

August 28, 2023,Bike Ride

This is a long journey from my closest park to hatfield, past my park(longacres ) the other way a bit and then back. It got it has about 275 feet ascent both ways.

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Alban Way Railway Bridge – St Albans Cathedral loop from Hatfield

Alban Way Railway Bridge

View of River Ver and Watercress Beds

St Albans Cathedral

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks

Verulamium Park – Westminster Lodge Entrance

Alban Way Access at Charrington Place

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