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East Of England

Symondshyde Great Wood – Heartwood Forest loop from St Albans City

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Symondshyde Great Wood – Heartwood Forest loop from St Albans City

Moderate

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Symondshyde Great Wood – Heartwood Forest loop from St Albans City

01:30

23.6km

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19 m for 9 m

After 23.6 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

4.81 km

House Lane and Nashes Farm Lane

Highlight • Trail

2

6.05 km

Nashes Farm Lane

Highlight • Trail

6.56 km

Hill Wood

Forest

4

7.15 km

Symondshyde Great Wood

Highlight • Forest

few tight turns but worth a try

Tip by

5

10.3 km

Hammonds Lane and Tower Hill Lane

Highlight • Trail

6

11.2 km

Coleman Green Lane and Tower Hill Lane

Highlight • Trail

A large section of Coleman Green Lane, North from Tower Hill Lane to Marford Road, has just been resurfaced. It's got a lot of loose stones and tar, so unless …

Tip by

7

14.5 km

The Wicked Lady

Highlight • Restaurant

The first pub to introduce no smoking policy in Britain

Tip by

8

17.1 km

Heartwood Forest

Highlight • Trail

Nice bridleway around the periphery of the forest

Tip by

9

18.1 km

Heartwood Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Tasty cakes, sandwiches, hot snacks and drinks near Heartwood Forest. Can eat-in or tables and chair outside. Free on street parking nearby.

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B

23.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

4.91 km

1.99 km

707 m

415 m

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

2.00 km

1.64 km

524 m

199 m

< 100 m

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Weather

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Friday 26 June

30°C

19°C

32 %

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