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East Of England

Shaw's Corner – St Lawrence Old Church loop from St Albans

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Shaw's Corner – St Lawrence Old Church loop from St Albans

Moderate

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Shaw's Corner – St Lawrence Old Church loop from St Albans

01:17

28.5km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.62 km for 120 m

Closed: • 8:00 PM-8:00 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.67 km

Heartwood Forest Information Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Some stunning displays of early summer meadow flowers alongside route into Heartwood from Wheathampstead Road

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2

5.29 km

Drovers Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the many quiet country lanes in the area

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3

7.41 km

Elephant & Castle Pub

Highlight • Pub

The Elephant & Castle is a great country pub with excellent food, great service, and plenty of outdoor seating, the giant teepee is great if the weather is not to good.

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4

9.36 km

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Highlight • Trail

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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5

15.8 km

Shaw's Corner

Highlight • Historical Site

In the care of the National Trust and open to the public, Shaw's Corner was the home of Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. In the grounds is the rotating writing …

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6

16.0 km

St Lawrence Old Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place to visit

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7

23.7 km

The Wicked Lady Country Inn & Eating House

Highlight • Restaurant

The first pub to introduce no smoking policy in Britain

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B

28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

1.50 km

199 m

121 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

5.25 km

302 m

121 m

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Saturday 22 August

22°C

9°C

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