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Alban Way – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Potters Bar

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Alban Way – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Potters Bar

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Alban Way – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Potters Bar

02:10

36.8km

180m

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 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 228 m

After 36.6 km for 219 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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11.3 km

The Galleria Shopping Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Very busy! Use the underground subway that connects the two sides of Alban Way 🚴🏼‍♂️

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17.8 km

The Alban Way is a cycle path in Hertfordshire, England, that has been constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. It runs from St Albans, close to St Albans Abbey railway station and the site of Roman Verulamium, through Fleetville and Smallford to Hatfield, ending close to Hatfield railway station. It is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) long.

Part of National Cycle Network route 61, which runs from the River Thames at Maidenhead to the River Lea in Ware, the Alban Way is fully tarmacked throughout making it usable all year round. The section from Welwyn Garden City to Ware is called the Cole Green Way.

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18.3 km

View of River Ver and Watercress Beds

Highlight • Natural

Picture postcard view especially on a summers day

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19.0 km

Alban Way Access at Charrington Place

Highlight • Cycleway

Access onto the Alban Way (Sustrans Route 61) from St Albans City Station via Charrington Place.

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23.3 km

Smallford Lane Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

When there is heavy rain , this area can flood quite badly

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23.3 km

Alban Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Alban way is well located and it's the easiest way to get from Hatfield to St. Albans.

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24.6 km

Nast Hyde Halt

Highlight • Monument

Alban Way is a paved multi-use path running between Hatfield and St Albans, constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. The Hatfield - St. Albans branch was an early casualty under British Railways, closing to passengers on 1st October 1951; freight traffic lingered until 1968.
Along the route there are a couple of sculptures and a few places to stop and rest; all the old stations / halts are signposted along the route and there are plenty of information boards. The old Nast Hyde Halt station platform has been beautifully restored and is a highlight of the route.

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36.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

9.53 km

2.69 km

222 m

203 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

336 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

21°C

12°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Alban Way – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Potters Bar

Folly Arch

The Galleria Shopping Centre

Alban Way Railway Bridge

View of River Ver and Watercress Beds

Alban Way Access at Charrington Place

Smallford Lane Bridge

Alban Way

Nast Hyde Halt

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