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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Hertfordshire
Hertsmere
Elstree And Borehamwood

St Albans Cathedral – St Albans Cathedral loop from Elstree & Borehamwood

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Hertfordshire
Hertsmere
Elstree And Borehamwood

St Albans Cathedral – St Albans Cathedral loop from Elstree & Borehamwood

Easy

5.0

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33

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St Albans Cathedral – St Albans Cathedral loop from Elstree & Borehamwood

01:19

29.1km

240m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.0 km for 75 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.2 km

View of River Ver and Watercress Beds

Highlight • Natural

Picture postcard view especially on a summers day

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2

13.3 km

The allotments are owned by St.Albans Watercress Wildlife Association, a great view of the cathedral here and the river Ver

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3

15.2 km

St Albans Museum + Gallery

Highlight • Historical Site

Cool building with nice architecture to ride past

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4

15.9 km

Officially the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban this is predominantly a Norman cathedral. It is thought to have been founded in the 8th century, but the building is mostly 11th century with 19th century gothic additions.
It has the longest naive of any English cathedral.

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5

16.0 km

St Albans Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

With stunning Norman architecture and the longest nave of any English cathedral, at 279 feet (85 m), St Albans cathedral is a splendid sight. It is thought to be the oldest site of continuous worship in Britain. The cathedral is open daily and there's also a shop and a cafe.

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6

16.1 km

St Albans Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Landmark Norman cathedral. It’s a huge, imposing building, perched upon the top of a hill and visible for miles.

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7

18.0 km

Steep Road Section

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tempting to go faster but the roundabout at the bottom slows you up

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8

20.4 km

Nice lake for a pit stop

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B

29.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

7.42 km

1.75 km

1.43 km

751 m

208 m

146 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

634 m

415 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 11 July

29°C

16°C

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