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East Of England

Harpenden Rural

Brick Archway Underpass – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden Rural

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Harpenden Rural

Brick Archway Underpass – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden Rural

Moderate

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Brick Archway Underpass – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from Harpenden Rural

01:06

17.2km

160m

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: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.09 km

Roundwood Halt (Disused Station Platform on the Nickey Line)

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Disused train station platform along the Nickey Line

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2

3.31 km

Brick Archway Underpass

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Great to cycle under for views and fast bit of road biking cycleway

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3

3.65 km

Nickey Line Railway Path

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Until 1959, the Nickey Line transported passengers from between Luton and Hemel Hempstead. The 9-mile (14 km) stretch is now a lovely cycle path through peaceful countryside. It's thought that …

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4

5.21 km

Stone Arch Bridge on Lea Valley Walk (Route 57)

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Western end of the traffic-free Harpenden to Wheathampstead section of the Lea Valley Walk, on the former Hatfield, Luton and Dunstable railway line, part of Sustrans Route 57.

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5

5.32 km

Bistro Gautier

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Nice place to stop for a coffee, a stones throw off of the NCN Route 6.
Menu looks great but too many miles left to fill up fully.............

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6

6.09 km

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

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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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7

7.20 km

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

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This path follows the Lea River valley all the way to Luton. It's a bit muddy this end in winter.

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8

15.2 km

Roundwood Halt (Nickey Line Former Station Platform)

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Disused train station platform along the Nickey Line

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

5.07 km

3.52 km

1.13 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

2.30 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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