Ayot Greenway – Lea Valley Walk loop from Luton

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Ayot Greenway – Lea Valley Walk loop from Luton

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Ayot Greenway – Lea Valley Walk loop from Luton

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40.4km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.43 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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11.0 km

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Highlight • Trail

This path follows the Lea River valley all the way to Luton. It's a bit muddy this end in winter.

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17.6 km

Long Spring

Forest

18.8 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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18.8 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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20.1 km

Ayot Greenway – Eastern End at Sherrardspark Wood (Route 12)

Highlight • Cycleway

Eastern end of the traffic-free section of the Ayot Greenway between Ayot Green and Welwyn Garden City, through Sherrardspark Wood (Sustrans Route 12).

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22.4 km

Ayot Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a hidden gem a great section of gravel with a steady climb and a great downhill section

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29.4 km

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Lea Valley Walk follows the route along the Lea Navigation Towpath between Luton and Limehouse in East London. This particular stretch flows out of Harpenden and past the Aldwickbury Park Golf Course through a medley of vibrant green trees.

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31.9 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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