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Elstree And Borehamwood

View of Tree-Lined Horizon – Colney Heath Coal Tax Post loop from Elstree & Borehamwood

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Elstree And Borehamwood

View of Tree-Lined Horizon – Colney Heath Coal Tax Post loop from Elstree & Borehamwood

Moderate

4

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View of Tree-Lined Horizon – Colney Heath Coal Tax Post loop from Elstree & Borehamwood

01:57

31.5km

210m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 210 m

After 24.9 km for 55 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.55 km

View of Tree-Lined Horizon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Within the earshot of the M25 you can find views such as this

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2

6.80 km

World War II Pillbox by The Old Guinea

Highlight • Monument

Interesting bit of local history. Nice excuse to ride and explore since it's located in a lovely village amongst some very enjoyable lanes to ride along. Right next to it …

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3

18.1 km

Colney Heath Coal Tax Post

Highlight • Historical Site

Coal-tax posts are boundary marker posts found in southern England. They were erected in the 1860s and form an irregular loop between 12 and 18 miles from London to mark …

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4

19.9 km

Gravel Conveyor Belt and Quarry Access near Courses Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

this segment on the bridalway is great but the points before and after are fof off road bikes only

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5

20.9 km

Flooded Path Section

Highlight • Trail

the pathway was impassable here in May 2024 so needed to take the parallel road

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6

24.8 km

Shenley Fields Pathway and Hay Bale Views

Highlight • Natural

amazing views

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B

31.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

4.98 km

1.31 km

1.22 km

750 m

626 m

111 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

1.25 km

896 m

499 m

136 m

108 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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