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East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Stanborough Lakes – Fairlands Lake loop from Aston

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Stanborough Lakes – Fairlands Lake loop from Aston

Moderate

5.0

(1)

4

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Stanborough Lakes – Fairlands Lake loop from Aston

02:44

45.2km

350m

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: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

17.1 km

St Peter's Church, Ayot St Peter

Highlight • Historical Site

Fantastic set of graves. Overgrown with weeds. Fascinating information on gravestones

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2

18.1 km

Ayot Green Signpost

Highlight • Structure

3

18.5 km

Sherrardspark Wood Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Western end of the traffic-free section of the Ayot Greenway (Sustrans Route 57) between Ayot Green and Welwyn Garden City.

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4

18.5 km

Sherrardspark Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bridleway from Welwyn Garden town centre out towards Ayot Green through Sherrardspark Wood. The surface can get a little muddy in the winter so a gravel or cx bike …

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5

22.9 km

Stanborough Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Great for walks, fishing and picnics. Playground area for kids, and boat hire, water zorbing. Small restaurant and toilets available.

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6

25.7 km

Ayot Greenway – Eastern End at Sherrardspark Wood (Route 12)

Highlight • Cycleway

Eastern end of the traffic-free section of the Ayot Greenway between Ayot Green and Welwyn Garden City, through Sherrardspark Wood (Sustrans Route 12).

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7

37.4 km

Old Knebworth War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The centre of Old Knebworth - a lovely place to stop. Views of the house and war memorial, and there's a decent pub also.

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8

42.3 km

Fairlands Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fishing and sailing lake!

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B

45.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

10.3 km

5.90 km

2.18 km

966 m

112 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

3.20 km

2.56 km

298 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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