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Alban Way Railway Bridge – Watercress Wildlife Reserve loop from Wick Local Nature Reserve

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Alban Way Railway Bridge – Watercress Wildlife Reserve loop from Wick Local Nature Reserve

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5.0

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Alban Way Railway Bridge – Watercress Wildlife Reserve loop from Wick Local Nature Reserve

01:21

22.3km

140m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.52 km for 208 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.21 km

Trek Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Open Tuesday to Saturday. Every 1st Thursday of the month they do night rides - start time 6*30pm, but be there for 6pm

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5.06 km

Salvation Army Halt on Alban Way

Highlight • Trail

Some kind memorial on Alban way

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5.62 km

Alban Way Railway Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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6.10 km

Watercress Wildlife Reserve

Highlight • Trail

On the way to St. Albans Verulamium park via Alban way you can find this place, occupied by anglers in weekend.

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8.12 km

Verulamium Roman Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Remaining portion of Roman wall that protected the city of Verulamium, dating from ca. 250-270 A.D.

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10.4 km

Childwickbury is a small hamlet, but perhaps its greatest claim to fame is its association with legendary film director Stanley Kubrick.

The Childwickbury Estate can be accessed via a grand gatehouse on Harpenden Road.

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13.3 km

Childwickbury Manor

Highlight • Other

Film director Stanley Kubrick bought Childwickbury Manor in 1978. The estate was used as both his home and a production centre for his film productions. Stanley Kubrick lived here until …

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16.5 km

West End Farm Café

Highlight • Cafe

At the end of your ride this coffee & homemade cake stop is a real gem in the courtyard of West End Farm & you will be welcomed by lovely staff.
Opening hours, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm.

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22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.07 km

4.56 km

4.53 km

4.27 km

1.61 km

255 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

2.86 km

2.54 km

1.99 km

938 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 22 August

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Alban Way Railway Bridge – Watercress Wildlife Reserve loop from Wick Local Nature Reserve

Trek Bike Shop

Salvation Army Halt on Alban Way

Alban Way Railway Bridge

Watercress Wildlife Reserve

Verulamium Roman Ruins

Childwickbury Estate

Childwickbury Manor

West End Farm Café

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