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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Hertfordshire
St Albans
Harpenden

Symondshyde Great Wood – Sparrowhall Bridge loop from Harpenden

Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Hertfordshire
St Albans
Harpenden

Symondshyde Great Wood – Sparrowhall Bridge loop from Harpenden

Moderate

6

riders

Symondshyde Great Wood – Sparrowhall Bridge loop from Harpenden

02:06

34.8km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.30 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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10.8 km

Langley Wood

Forest

2

14.9 km

Symondshyde Great Wood

Highlight • Forest

few tight turns but worth a try

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3

15.5 km

Symondshyde Great Wood

Highlight • Forest

4

21.8 km

Sparrowhall Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Surface has been changed from natural to gravel, making it alot quicker

Tip by

5

22.3 km

Collidicote Road Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

fast gravel road

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6

23.5 km

Stocking Spring Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stocking Spring Woods is situated between the villages of Ayot St Peter's and Ayot St Lawrence in Hertfordshire. It's a beautiful place to walk through, especially in springtime, when you can enjoy a stunning display of bluebells.

Tip by

28.3 km

Gustard Wood

Forest

8

31.8 km

Cherry Tree Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

On the way the Chiltern cycleway

Tip by

9

31.8 km

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

Tip by

10

31.8 km

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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B

34.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

9.20 km

6.94 km

2.83 km

302 m

152 m

128 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

7.49 km

7.10 km

2.83 km

138 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

78 %

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