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Hemel Hempstead Lock – Lady Capel's Bridge loop from Watford North

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Hemel Hempstead Lock – Lady Capel's Bridge loop from Watford North

Easy

5.0

(3)

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Hemel Hempstead Lock – Lady Capel's Bridge loop from Watford North

01:45

26.7km

100m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 11.3 km for 9 m

After 11.7 km for 9 m

After 13.1 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.59 km

Watford Road Bridge No. 162B

Highlight • Bridge

the arch of bridge makes it lower and is lined with cobbles, which could unbalance you while riding. Best advice: dismount

Tip by

6.60 km

Grand Union Canal Lock and Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

8.68 km

Water Lane Lock

Highlight • River

11.3 km

Apsley Marina

Highlight • Structure

A lively modern marina with bars and restaurants.

Tip by

12.4 km

Hemel Hempstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge over canal is narrow and very steep, and one side its uneven. Would suggest to dismount and walk your bike across

Tip by

13.2 km

Apsley Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Steep and narrow. You'll need a granny gear for this.

Tip by

16.5 km

Wooden Bridge Over Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Be wary of people walking as it is a thin path

Tip by

19.9 km

Lady Capel's Bridge

Highlight • River

At the point the Grand union is a good ride; wide enough and smooth enough for quick progress. Further north however...:-S

Tip by

26.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

7.57 km

3.56 km

2.50 km

1.48 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.79 km

7.46 km

4.07 km

3.01 km

1.93 km

1.35 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

31°C

19°C

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Hemel Hempstead Lock – Lady Capel's Bridge loop from Watford North

Watford Road Bridge No. 162B

Grand Union Canal Lock and Towpath

Water Lane Lock

Apsley Marina

Hemel Hempstead Lock

Apsley Pedestrian Bridge

Wooden Bridge Over Grand Union Canal

Lady Capel's Bridge

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