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St Albans Cathedral – Gaddesden Row Road loop from St Albans City

St Albans Cathedral – Gaddesden Row Road loop from St Albans City

Moderate

5.0

(3)

287

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St Albans Cathedral – Gaddesden Row Road loop from St Albans City

01:59

45.9km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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After 1.99 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.77 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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1.94 km

St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2.01 km

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Highlight • Monument

Good photo spot and smile

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3.21 km

Fast Northbound Stretch of Hertfordshire Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very good stretch of road to ramp up the miles and fast slight downhill incline northbound

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9.63 km

Gaddesden Row Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A favourite amongst local cyclists.

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19.6 km

Bell Wood

Forest

35.2 km

St Mary's Church, Redbourn

Highlight • Religious Site

Also is accommodation too! Good landmark!

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35.5 km

Redbourn Common

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

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

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36.4 km

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Fabulous cakes and snacks, good coffee, freshly-cut sandwiches use tasty bread from local Redbournbury Mill.

Snug inside with comfy chairs and bookcases with cycling books and magazines to read as you relax, also tables and chairs outside in Spring and Summer.

Located near The Nickey Line, a 7-mile (11.2 km) footpath and cycleway that follows the former Harpenden to Hemel Hempstead Railway line between Harpenden, Redbourn and Hemel Hempstead.

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45.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

13.0 km

580 m

409 m

283 m

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.3 km

4.30 km

195 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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17°C

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St Albans Cathedral – Gaddesden Row Road loop from St Albans City

St Albans Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Fast Northbound Stretch of Hertfordshire Road

Gaddesden Row Road

St Mary's Church, Redbourn

Redbourn Common

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

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