Alban Way Railway Bridge – Verulamium Roman City Walls loop from Harpenden

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Alban Way Railway Bridge – Verulamium Roman City Walls loop from Harpenden

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Alban Way Railway Bridge – Verulamium Roman City Walls loop from Harpenden

01:58

30.7km

180m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.5 km for 190 m

After 20.8 km for 242 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.40 km

Eight Acre Wood

Forest

12.0 km

Home Wood

Forest

14.2 km

Trek Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Open Tuesday to Saturday. Every 1st Thursday of the month they do night rides - start time 6*30pm, but be there for 6pm

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15.6 km

Alban Way Railway Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Alban Way is a cycle path in Hertfordshire, England, that has been constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. It runs from St …

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16.0 km

Watercress Wildlife Reserve

Highlight • Trail

On the way to St. Albans Verulamium park via Alban way you can find this place, occupied by anglers in weekend.

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18.4 km

Pump Track

Highlight • Cycleway

New pump track installed for short wheel bases

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20.7 km

Verulamium Roman Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Remaining portion of Roman wall that protected the city of Verulamium, dating from ca. 250-270 A.D.

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20.9 km

Verulamium Roman City Walls

Highlight • Monument

Traces of the great Roman town of Verulamium, once second in size only behind Londinium, can be found here in Verulamium Park. Covering 100 acres (40 ha), the park features …

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23.3 km

Childwickbury is a small hamlet, but perhaps its greatest claim to fame is its association with legendary film director Stanley Kubrick.

The Childwickbury Estate can be accessed via a grand gatehouse on Harpenden Road.

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26.2 km

Childwickbury Manor

Highlight • Other

Film director Stanley Kubrick bought Childwickbury Manor in 1978. The estate was used as both his home and a production centre for his film productions. Stanley Kubrick lived here until …

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