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East Of England

Obelisk on The Common – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from The Astley Cooper School

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Obelisk on The Common – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from The Astley Cooper School

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Obelisk on The Common – Nickey Line Railway Path loop from The Astley Cooper School

01:33

24.3km

170m

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 a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.4 km for 32 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.71 km

Obelisk on The Common

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely bit of green to rest on with a picnic and with pub close by to grab a quick pint at.

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2

7.63 km

Cumberland Garden, Redbourn

Highlight • Natural

I like to find little places for a cuppa and a rest during my rides. Today I discovered a delightful little walled garden in Redbourn. It used to be the private garden of the Duke of Cumberland. He later gifted it to the council. Across the road is a nice little cafe.

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3

11.0 km

Roundwood Halt (Disused Station Platform on the Nickey Line)

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Disused train station platform along the Nickey Line

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4

12.5 km

Nickey Line Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Until 1959, the Nickey Line transported passengers from between Luton and Hemel Hempstead. The 9-mile (14 km) stretch is now a lovely cycle path through peaceful countryside. It's thought that the name could come from the slang term "down the nick" which engine drivers would use when the engine ran out of steam.

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5

16.0 km

Bridleway Near the Nickey Line

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great bridleway. They do love their bridleways around Harpenden!

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6

18.5 km

Redbourn — Access to the Nicky Line

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This segment takes you off the Nicky Line to Redbourn and the "The Hub" Coffee Bar,Cyclist, Refuge and Cakes. See komoot.com/highlight/549038

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7

19.2 km

The Nickey Line

Highlight • Trail

Great ride between Hemel Hempstead and Harpenden, good for all abilities

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8

22.5 km

Nickey Line at Cherry Tree Lane Steps

Highlight • Cycleway

Steps. But check for other exits/entrance that you can ride.

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24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

5.77 km

2.49 km

1.93 km

1.41 km

635 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

5.22 km

2.72 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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