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View of Ashridge House – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden

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View of Ashridge House – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden

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View of Ashridge House – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden

02:58

48.0km

420m

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 50 m for 11 m

After 47.9 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.07 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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17.3 km

Long Wood

Forest

21.4 km

Little Gaddesden War Memorial

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A beautiful Chiltern village with historic building, a church, a monument and open spaces. Maybe take a break on one of the benches and take in the tranquility.

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22.2 km

View of Ashridge House

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ashridgehouse.org.uk

Ashridge is a country estate and stately home in the Chiltern Hills. The estate comprises 20 sq km of woodlands, known as Ashridge Forest. The present house was constructed …

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28.2 km

View of Heizdin's Wood

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Best seen in the evening's golden hour.

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38.6 km

Obelisk on The Common

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Lovely bit of green to rest on with a picnic and with pub close by to grab a quick pint at.

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39.4 km

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

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Fabulous cakes and snacks, good coffee, freshly-cut sandwiches use tasty bread from local Redbournbury Mill.

Snug inside with comfy chairs and bookcases with cycling books and magazines to read as …

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39.5 km

Cumberland Garden, Redbourn

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I like to find little places for a cuppa and a rest during my rides. Today I discovered a delightful little walled garden in Redbourn. It used to be the …

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46.7 km

Nickey Line Railway Path

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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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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.7 km

4.56 km

1.56 km

798 m

280 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

14.8 km

203 m

161 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Friday 7 August

26°C

11°C

0 %

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View of Ashridge House – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden

Roundwood Halt (Disused Station Platform on the Nickey Line)

Little Gaddesden War Memorial

View of Ashridge House

View of Heizdin's Wood

Obelisk on The Common

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Cumberland Garden, Redbourn

Nickey Line Railway Path

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