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East Of England

North Hertfordshire

Descent Into Westmill – Westmill Village Lane Descent loop from Royston

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

North Hertfordshire

Descent Into Westmill – Westmill Village Lane Descent loop from Royston

Moderate

5.0

(1)

19

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Descent Into Westmill – Westmill Village Lane Descent loop from Royston

03:12

52.1km

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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21 m for 24 m

After 52.1 km for 24 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

7.57 km

Keshall Street Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

20.4 km

Beard's Oak Wood

Forest

3

29.8 km

Descent Into Westmill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Northbound is *the* way to ride into Westmill. Fast, easy descent. A gut-buster southbound, especially with the wind coming off the fields in the middle stretch south of Thrift Wood.

Tip by

4

31.2 km

Westmill Village Lane Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Into Westmill from Munden this is an outstanding descent. Quiet lane fast trek.

Tip by

5

31.6 km

Sword Inn Hand

Highlight • Pub

6

31.7 km

The Tea House

Highlight • Cafe

Looks a great place to stop but due to Covid, I had to settle for a drink & fig roll outside on the green.

Tip by

7

32.5 km

Pine Hill Single Track Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Quite steep, badly potholed, loose gravel

Tip by

8

33.1 km

Aspenden Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

nice place for a rest

Tip by

9

40.7 km

Red Kite Viewing Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

52.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

2.79 km

1.44 km

340 m

245 m

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

18.3 km

299 m

226 m

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Thursday 9 July

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18°C

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