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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Welwyn Hatfield

Essendon Farm Track – River Lea Waterfall loop from Welwyn Hatfield

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Welwyn Hatfield

Essendon Farm Track – River Lea Waterfall loop from Welwyn Hatfield

Moderate

5.0

(5)

11

riders

Essendon Farm Track – River Lea Waterfall loop from Welwyn Hatfield

01:26

23.0km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.9 km for 63 m

After 19.0 km for 248 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

446 m

Hatfield Recreation Ground

Highlight • Cycleway

light gravel cycleway

Tip by

4.31 km

Oxleys Wood

Forest

3

6.71 km

Dellsome Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Hardpack section within woodland, as you hit residential section the homeowners have parked their vehicles either close to the gates or in the woodland. You may also encounter dirt and quad bikes 🏍.

Tip by

4

15.0 km

Essendon Farm Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not easy cycling the winter months or when there's mud down

Tip by

5

17.6 km

River Lea Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

18.0 km

Hertford Road Crossing

Highlight • Structure

not the best crossing point especially as cars come down at national speed and the other side has no pavement

Tip by

7

20.2 km

Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Shared with pedestrians and if there is another person there - dismount from the bike

Tip by

8

20.3 km

St Albans Way Statue

Highlight • Monument

B

23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.62 km

4.89 km

3.87 km

2.46 km

2.06 km

159 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

5.12 km

2.52 km

1.25 km

166 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 2 July

26°C

11°C

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