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Wheathampstead Fields – Symondshyde Great Wood loop from Harpenden

Wheathampstead Fields – Symondshyde Great Wood loop from Harpenden

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Wheathampstead Fields – Symondshyde Great Wood loop from Harpenden

01:50

26.3km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 26, 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 26.3 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.16 km

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Lea Valley Walk follows the route along the Lea Navigation Towpath between Luton and Limehouse in East London. This particular stretch flows out of Harpenden and past the Aldwickbury Park Golf Course through a medley of vibrant green trees.

Tip by

3.27 km

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Highlight • Trail

This path follows the Lea River valley all the way to Luton. It's a bit muddy this end in winter.

Tip by

3.28 km

Cherry Tree Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

On the way the Chiltern cycleway

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5.54 km

Wheathampstead Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stroll along this single track through the beautiful fields just outside Wheathampstead. This is particularly beautiful in the spring and summer months when the farmers fields are filled with crops.

Tip by

10.5 km

River Bridge

Highlight • River

In order to go to path along the river Lea there is 3 metal poles designed to stop bikes, but you can get around it.

Tip by

12.6 km

View of Brocket Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

A traditional pub in a former 18th-century farmhouse, with log fires in winter and a cycle-friendly summer beer garden.

Tip by

14.8 km

Symondshyde Great Wood

Highlight • Forest

15.5 km

Symondshyde Great Wood

Highlight • Forest

few tight turns but worth a try

Tip by

20.8 km

Pudler's Wood

Forest

26.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

7.23 km

5.44 km

2.24 km

876 m

104 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

10.1 km

3.01 km

481 m

330 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

28°C

15°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Wheathampstead Fields – Symondshyde Great Wood loop from Harpenden

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Cherry Tree Lane Bridge

Wheathampstead Fields

River Bridge

View of Brocket Hall

Symondshyde Great Wood

Symondshyde Great Wood

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