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Alban Way – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Hatfield

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Alban Way – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Hatfield

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Alban Way – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Hatfield

01:12

22.8km

80m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 207 m

After 22.6 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.36 km

Alban Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Alban way is well located and it's the easiest way to get from Hatfield to St. Albans.

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7.99 km

Trek Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Open Tuesday to Saturday. Every 1st Thursday of the month they do night rides - start time 6*30pm, but be there for 6pm

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9.39 km

The Alban Way is a cycle path in Hertfordshire, England, that has been constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. It runs from St Albans, close to St Albans Abbey railway station and the site of Roman Verulamium, through Fleetville and Smallford to Hatfield, ending close to Hatfield railway station. It is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) long.

Part of National Cycle Network route 61, which runs from the River Thames at Maidenhead to the River Lea in Ware, the Alban Way is fully tarmacked throughout making it usable all year round. The section from Welwyn Garden City to Ware is called the Cole Green Way.

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11.6 km

Ruins

18.3 km

Smallford Lane Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

When there is heavy rain , this area can flood quite badly

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19.6 km

Nast Hyde Halt

Highlight • Monument

Alban Way is a paved multi-use path running between Hatfield and St Albans, constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. The Hatfield - St. Albans branch was an early casualty under British Railways, closing to passengers on 1st October 1951; freight traffic lingered until 1968.
Along the route there are a couple of sculptures and a few places to stop and rest; all the old stations / halts are signposted along the route and there are plenty of information boards. The old Nast Hyde Halt station platform has been beautifully restored and is a highlight of the route.

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22.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

1.27 km

556 m

268 m

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

272 m

106 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

25°C

16°C

0 %

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Alban Way – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Hatfield

Alban Way

Trek Bike Shop

Alban Way Railway Bridge

Smallford Lane Bridge

Nast Hyde Halt

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