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Sparrowhall Bridge – Cole Green Station loop from Harpenden

Sparrowhall Bridge – Cole Green Station loop from Harpenden

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Sparrowhall Bridge – Cole Green Station loop from Harpenden

02:26

45.6km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.49 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.42 km

Eight Acre Wood

Forest

5.03 km

Nomansland Common

Forest

9.99 km

Sparrowhall Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Surface has been changed from natural to gravel, making it alot quicker

Tip by

12.6 km

Sherrardspark Wood Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Western end of the traffic-free section of the Ayot Greenway (Sustrans Route 57) between Ayot Green and Welwyn Garden City.

Tip by

20.4 km

Cole Green Station

Highlight • Parking

The Cole Green station was part of the Cole Green Way which is a rail trail which runs east-west from the eastern edge of Welwyn Garden City to Hertford in Hertfordshire

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23.7 km

Cole Green Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle route 61, decent hard pack ground but check the surface if its been heavy rain. Follows an old railway line so good gradient.

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33.4 km

Sherrardspark Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bridleway from Welwyn Garden town centre out towards Ayot Green through Sherrardspark Wood. The surface can get a little muddy in the winter so a gravel or cx bike …

Tip by

35.8 km

Ayot Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a hidden gem a great section of gravel with a steady climb and a great downhill section

Tip by

42.6 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

42.6 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

45.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

11.3 km

9.04 km

4.34 km

3.62 km

152 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

18.7 km

2.42 km

2.41 km

596 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Saturday 23 May

29°C

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Sparrowhall Bridge – Cole Green Station loop from Harpenden

Sparrowhall Bridge

Sherrardspark Wood Local Nature Reserve

Cole Green Station

Cole Green Way

Sherrardspark Wood Nature Reserve

Ayot Greenway

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

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