St Albans escape – Gaddesden Lane to Bison Hill loop
St Albans escape – Gaddesden Lane to Bison Hill loop
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St Albans escape – Gaddesden Lane to Bison Hill loop
03:21
54.5km
440m
Cycling
Embark on the St Albans escape – Gaddesden Lane to Bison Hill loop, a popular touring cycling route north of St Albans. This moderate ride covers 33.9 miles (54.5 km) with an elevation gain of 1455 feet (443 metres), typically taking about 3 hours and 20 minutes to complete. You…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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7.41 km
Gaddesden Lane
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
14.3 km
Charlie's Cafe (closed)
Highlight • Other
Tip by
22.2 km
Little Gaddesden Lodge
Highlight • Castle
Tip by
29.0 km
Bison Hill
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
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54.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
38.8 km
7.87 km
5.68 km
1.59 km
555 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
32.9 km
20.6 km
969 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (230 m)
Lowest point (80 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 9 July
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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h
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Comments
The wind was against me all the way to Ashridge ... really slow progress ... only the thought of venison sausages kept me going!
I don't mind admitting that when I got to the cafe, I was rather cold and miserable.
Today I returned from the smog to the countryside and the beautiful golden brown colours of autumn/winter.
Not long into the ride I was flagged down by a young lady asking for assistance.
It transpired that she had found a kestrel nearby and the poor thing had got its …
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