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East Of England
Hertfordshire
St Albans
Wheathampstead

Sparrowhall Bridge – Dawson Way loop from Wheathampstead

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Hertfordshire
St Albans
Wheathampstead

Sparrowhall Bridge – Dawson Way loop from Wheathampstead

Moderate

5.0

(1)

5

riders

Sparrowhall Bridge – Dawson Way loop from Wheathampstead

01:35

24.9km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.54 km for 215 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.22 km

Sparrowhall Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Surface has been changed from natural to gravel, making it alot quicker

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2

5.80 km

Western end of the traffic-free section of the Ayot Greenway (Sustrans Route 57) between Ayot Green and Welwyn Garden City.

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3

5.80 km

Dawson Way

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Recently the surface has been relayed with gravel making it alot faster

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4

6.17 km

Sherrardspark Wood

Highlight • Trail

Numerous off-road trails and paths in Sherardspark Wood

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8.55 km

Digswell Lake Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

6

8.78 km

Digswell Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

It really is a stunning view. Coming out of the road covered by canopies and there it stands with its might, stretching quite a distance. Especially breathtaking when you have the sun up and a train is passing.

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7

8.94 km

Digswell Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

8

20.8 km

Green beans being grown in the field

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9

21.6 km

Stocking Spring Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stocking Spring Woods is situated between the villages of Ayot St Peter's and Ayot St Lawrence in Hertfordshire. It's a beautiful place to walk through, especially in springtime, when you can enjoy a stunning display of bluebells.

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B

24.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

7.99 km

4.30 km

707 m

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.54 km

6.34 km

5.62 km

2.88 km

526 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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