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Folly Arch – Hertford Castle loop from Potters Bar

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Folly Arch – Hertford Castle loop from Potters Bar

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Folly Arch – Hertford Castle loop from Potters Bar

02:55

45.9km

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 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 228 m

After 45.8 km for 228 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.44 km

Folly Arch

Highlight • Monument

Very pretty arch and view through it. Bench to grab a quick break

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10.0 km

St Andrew's Church of England

Highlight • Other

small grass triangle to relax on

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15.9 km

Hertfordshire County Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Base for Hertfordshire County Council

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16.8 km

Hertford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Enjoy the beautiful castle and castle grounds and River Lea.

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23.1 km

Hoddesdon Woods

Highlight • Trail

MTB rig / gravel bike:)

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29.2 km

Lower White Stubbs

Forest

30.6 km

Stocking Wood

Forest

33.8 km

Lockdown Tea Room Entrance

Highlight • Cafe

33.8 km

Willow Tree by the Pond

Highlight • Lake

38.5 km

Cucumber Lane

Highlight • Trail

45.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

3.55 km

3.19 km

1.33 km

480 m

199 m

194 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

3.03 km

1.30 km

331 m

312 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

33°C

14°C

0 %

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Folly Arch – Hertford Castle loop from Potters Bar

Folly Arch

St Andrew's Church of England

Hertfordshire County Hall

Hertford Castle

Hoddesdon Woods

Lockdown Tea Room Entrance

Willow Tree by the Pond

Cucumber Lane

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