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Nickey Line Railway Path – St Albans Cathedral loop from St Albans City

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Nickey Line Railway Path – St Albans Cathedral loop from St Albans City

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4.0

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Nickey Line Railway Path – St Albans Cathedral loop from St Albans City

03:15

52.7km

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 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.4 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.38 km

Rothamsted Research War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Rothamstead Research is a world-leading agricultural science research centre focusing on scentific solutions to agricultural issues to benefit farmers and society worldwide.

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11.5 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 …

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28.4 km

The Bell Pub, Studham

Highlight • Restaurant

Beer garden with a nice scenic view and room for your bike. Great for relaxing with a shandy half way through your ride!

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30.5 km

Great Bradwin's Wood

Forest

31.4 km

Gaddesden Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stunning lane leading north from St Albans and towards the Chilterns. Long sections of quiet car free road with some lovely views on both sides.

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39.1 km

The Hollybush

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect, hidden away pub with good, simple food, great beer, and large, well-kept garden.

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40.1 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 …

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43.7 km

The White Horse Pub

Highlight • Pub

Pub

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51.3 km

St Albans Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Landmark Norman cathedral. It’s a huge, imposing building, perched upon the top of a hill and visible for miles.

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52.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

13.3 km

6.00 km

2.72 km

1.21 km

255 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.1 km

8.68 km

1.32 km

429 m

188 m

Elevation

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Friday 21 August

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Nickey Line Railway Path – St Albans Cathedral loop from St Albans City

Rothamsted Research War Memorial

Nickey Line Railway Path

The Bell Pub, Studham

Gaddesden Lane

The Hollybush

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

The White Horse Pub

St Albans Cathedral

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