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East Of England

Nickey Line Railway Path – The Nickey Line loop from Hemel Hempstead

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Nickey Line Railway Path – The Nickey Line loop from Hemel Hempstead

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Nickey Line Railway Path – The Nickey Line loop from Hemel Hempstead

01:36

23.7km

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: March 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 182 m for 63 m

After 23.5 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.52 km

Yewtree Wood

Forest

2

7.24 km

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

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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 …

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3

7.53 km

Millennium Pillars at Redbourn Station Yard

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This picnic ground is on the site of the old Redbourne Railway Station Yard.

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4

10.7 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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12.3 km

Nickey Line Railway Path

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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 …

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12.5 km

The Nickey Line

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Super nice path for bike. Did with a gravel and it was really cool

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7

17.2 km

The Nickey Line

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

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8

20.3 km

Nickey Line at Cherry Tree Lane Steps

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

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B

23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

5.89 km

2.13 km

771 m

573 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

6.21 km

2.03 km

1.03 km

180 m

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Friday 8 May

19°C

6°C

12 %

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