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Lady Capel's Bridge – Hemel Hempstead Lock loop from Northwood

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Lady Capel's Bridge – Hemel Hempstead Lock loop from Northwood

Moderate

5.0

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Lady Capel's Bridge – Hemel Hempstead Lock loop from Northwood

03:31

54.7km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.7 km for 360 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Lady Capel's Bridge

Highlight • River

At the point the Grand union is a good ride; wide enough and smooth enough for quick progress. Further north however...:-S

Tip by

13.8 km

Grand Union Canal Lock and Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

15.1 km

Wooden Bridge Over Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Be wary of people walking as it is a thin path

Tip by

15.9 km

Water Lane Lock

Highlight • River

18.4 km

Apsley Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Steep and narrow. You'll need a granny gear for this.

Tip by

18.5 km

Apsley Marina

Highlight • Structure

A lively modern marina with bars and restaurants.

Tip by

19.2 km

Hemel Hempstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge over canal is narrow and very steep, and one side its uneven. Would suggest to dismount and walk your bike across

Tip by

21.8 km

Graffiti Murals in the Tunnel on the Bike Path

Highlight • Monument

Very beautiful graffiti.

Tip by

24.5 km

Hanging Wood

Forest

41.1 km

Walk Wood

Forest

54.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

12.2 km

11.6 km

6.95 km

6.42 km

4.44 km

Surfaces

24.8 km

11.6 km

11.0 km

4.49 km

2.05 km

737 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

35°C

22°C

0 %

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Lady Capel's Bridge – Hemel Hempstead Lock loop from Northwood

Lady Capel's Bridge

Grand Union Canal Lock and Towpath

Wooden Bridge Over Grand Union Canal

Water Lane Lock

Apsley Pedestrian Bridge

Apsley Marina

Hemel Hempstead Lock

Graffiti Murals in the Tunnel on the Bike Path

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