Ayot Greenway – Sparrowhall Bridge loop from Welwyn Garden City

Ayot Greenway – Sparrowhall Bridge loop from Welwyn Garden City

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Ayot Greenway – Sparrowhall Bridge loop from Welwyn Garden City

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16.8km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.74 km for 280 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.14 km

Sherrardspark Wood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A great route through the woods roadbike can easily make it through here

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3.45 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

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9.67 km

Muddy Country Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

can get quite muddy

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11.7 km

Sparrowhall Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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14.0 km

Ayot Green Signpost

Highlight • Structure

14.3 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.

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14.3 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 …

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15.7 km

Ayot Greenway – Eastern End at Sherrardspark Wood (Route 12)

Highlight • Cycleway

Eastern end of the traffic-free section of the Ayot Greenway between Ayot Green and Welwyn Garden City, through Sherrardspark Wood (Sustrans Route 12).

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16.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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