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Central Bedfordshire
Dunstable

Nickey Line Railway Path – Lea Valley Walk loop from Dunstable

Moderate

4.3

(8)

43

riders

Nickey Line Railway Path – Lea Valley Walk loop from Dunstable

02:15

38.0km

210m

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: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.0 km for 114 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.73 km

Luton DART Parkway Station

Highlight • Structure

2

11.1 km

Three Local Heroes Statues

Highlight • Monument

The 3 local heroes structure is a dedication to the courage and resilience of 3 individuals who have made a significant impact on their community.

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3

11.1 km

View from the Capability Brown Statues

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Sit on the bench by the x3 statues, savour the views and watch the cattle strolling about and eating!

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4

17.4 km

Nickey Line Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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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5

20.9 km

Western end of the traffic-free Harpenden to Wheathampstead section of the Lea Valley Walk, on the former Hatfield, Luton and Dunstable railway line, part of Sustrans Route 57.

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6

21.5 km

Lea Valley Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a lovely long-distance path along the River Lee. The trail leads 50 miles (80 km) between Leagrave, near Luton, and Limehouse Basin in London. Waymarked with a swan, …

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7

26.3 km

Capability Brown Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Nice little spot by the x3 statues to sit and savour the views and watch the cattle stroll by.

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B

38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

4.49 km

3.20 km

1.38 km

817 m

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

3.73 km

638 m

454 m

265 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 14 May

13°C

4°C

28 %

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