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St Lawrence Old Church – Ayot St Lawrence New Church loop from Harpenden

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St Lawrence Old Church – Ayot St Lawrence New Church loop from Harpenden

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St Lawrence Old Church – Ayot St Lawrence New Church loop from Harpenden

04:18

16.4km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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237 m

Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

Highlight • River

Batford Springs is a nature reserve with fresh springs that are the source for a network of chalk-lined streams and ponds. The River Lea flows through the reserve, which also has open grassland and a small wooded area to explore.

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4.25 km

The Cross Keys, Gustard Wood

Highlight • Other

from the last weekend in July, the pub is going to open a garden bar for coffee, breakfast buns and there very good homemade cakes at the weekend.

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6.21 km

Shaw's Corner

Highlight • Settlement

6.74 km

Shaw's Corner

Highlight • Historical Site

In the care of the National Trust and open to the public, Shaw's Corner was the home of Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. In the grounds is the rotating writing …

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6.92 km

St Lawrence Old Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place to visit

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6.98 km

The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence

Highlight • Pub

Don't have any pictures but it's located opposite church. Haven't been inside because of corona virus lockdown.

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7.42 km

Ayot St Lawrence New Church

Highlight • Historical Site

This is Ayot St Lawrence New Church, built by a local landowner to replace the 'old' church which he'd had demolished as it obstructed the view from his home. It was supposed to resemble a temple to Apollo.

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14.4 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.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.92 km

4.35 km

2.55 km

820 m

783 m

Surfaces

9.57 km

2.86 km

2.06 km

1.62 km

181 m

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 26 June

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St Lawrence Old Church – Ayot St Lawrence New Church loop from Harpenden

Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

The Cross Keys, Gustard Wood

Shaw's Corner

Shaw's Corner

St Lawrence Old Church

The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence

Ayot St Lawrence New Church

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

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