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

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

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

04:44

70.3km

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: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.5 km for 371 m

After 25.6 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.98 km

Berrygrove Woods

Highlight • Trail

A quiet and fun way to get into and out of Watford.

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10.1 km

Gravel Path Through Wooded Area

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Surface: Gravel and small rocks mixed with sand

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27.2 km

Johnson's Spring Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fast and fun when it is dry but can be very muddy and wet in the winter.

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34.6 km

Symondshyde Great Wood

Highlight • Forest

40.4 km

Langley Wood

Forest

41.4 km

Pismire Spring

Forest

58.6 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

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59.4 km

Apsley Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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63.2 km

Wooden Bridge Over Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Be wary of people walking as it is a thin path

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66.5 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

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70.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

21.9 km

12.8 km

6.10 km

4.29 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

21.7 km

15.1 km

13.9 km

10.9 km

5.88 km

2.82 km

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

27°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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

Berrygrove Woods

Gravel Path Through Wooded Area

Johnson's Spring Singletrack

Symondshyde Great Wood

Hemel Hempstead Lock

Apsley Pedestrian Bridge

Wooden Bridge Over Grand Union Canal

Lady Capel's Bridge

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