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The Nickey Line – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Hemel Hempstead

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The Nickey Line – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Hemel Hempstead

Moderate

4.9

(23)

92

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The Nickey Line – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Hemel Hempstead

01:38

24.2km

180m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 401 m for 95 m

After 23.7 km for 95 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.77 km

Yewtree Wood

Forest

2

7.49 km

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Highlight • Rest Area

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 you relax, also tables and chairs outside in Spring and Summer.

Located near The Nickey Line, a 7-mile (11.2 km) footpath and cycleway that follows the former Harpenden to Hemel Hempstead Railway line between Harpenden, Redbourn and Hemel Hempstead.

Tip by

3

7.77 km

Millennium Pillars at Redbourn Station Yard

Highlight • Structure

This picnic ground is on the site of the old Redbourne Railway Station Yard.

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4

8.65 km

The Nickey Line

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Super nice path for bike. Did with a gravel and it was really cool

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5

12.3 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 the name could come from the slang term "down the nick" which engine drivers would use when the engine ran out of steam.

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6

13.8 km

Roundwood Halt (Disused Station Platform on the Nickey Line)

Highlight • Structure

Disused train station platform along the Nickey Line

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7

17.4 km

The Nickey Line

Highlight • Trail

Great ride between Hemel Hempstead and Harpenden, good for all abilities

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8

18.5 km

Path

Highlight • Trail

9

20.5 km

Nickey Line at Cherry Tree Lane Steps

Highlight • Cycleway

Steps. But check for other exits/entrance that you can ride.

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B

24.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

6.07 km

2.14 km

1.27 km

590 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

6.83 km

2.03 km

1.10 km

156 m

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Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 8 October

19°C

9°C

78 %

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