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Lea Valley Walk – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden Rural

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Lea Valley Walk – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden Rural

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Lea Valley Walk – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden Rural

01:23

23.1km

170m

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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.37 km

Flooded Road Crossing

Highlight • River

10.7 km

Bailey Hill Water Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

This grade II listed building is rather fancy inside.

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12.3 km

Capability Brown Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Nice little spot by the x3 statues to sit and savour the views and watch the cattle stroll by.

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14.0 km

Lea Valley Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a lovely long-distance path along the River Lee. The trail leads 50 miles (80 km) between Leagrave, near Luton, and Limehouse Basin in London. Waymarked with a swan, …

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19.6 km

Nickey Line Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Until 1959, the Nickey Line transported passengers from between Luton and Hemel Hempstead. The 9-mile (14 km) stretch is now a lovely cycle path through peaceful countryside. It's thought that …

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21.1 km

Roundwood Halt (Disused Station Platform on the Nickey Line)

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Disused train station platform along the Nickey Line

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23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

9.05 km

2.25 km

511 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

4.78 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

33°C

15°C

31 %

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Lea Valley Walk – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden Rural

Flooded Road Crossing

Bailey Hill Water Tower

Capability Brown Landscape

Lea Valley Walk

Nickey Line Railway Path

Roundwood Halt (Disused Station Platform on the Nickey Line)

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