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East Of England

Shaw's Corner – St Lawrence Old Church loop from Welwyn Garden City

East Of England

Shaw's Corner – St Lawrence Old Church loop from Welwyn Garden City

Moderate

5.0

(2)

3

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Shaw's Corner – St Lawrence Old Church loop from Welwyn Garden City

01:45

28.7km

280m

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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.63 km for 43 m

After 28.5 km for 27 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.13 km

Sherrardspark Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bridleway from Welwyn Garden town centre out towards Ayot Green through Sherrardspark Wood. The surface can get a little muddy in the winter so a gravel or cx bike …

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2

2.47 km

Sherrardspark Wood Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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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3.61 km

Long Spring

Forest

4

4.74 km

Collidicote Road Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

fast gravel road

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5

5.98 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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6

7.60 km

Shaw's Corner

Highlight • Historical Site

In the care of the National Trust and open to the public, Shaw's Corner was the home of Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. In the grounds is the rotating writing …

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7

7.78 km

St Lawrence Old Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place to visit

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8

15.4 km

Old Knebworth War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The centre of Old Knebworth - a lovely place to stop. Views of the house and war memorial, and there's a decent pub also.

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B

28.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

5.56 km

5.28 km

2.11 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

13.1 km

5.31 km

5.07 km

4.81 km

347 m

114 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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