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St Albans Cathedral – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Hatfield

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St Albans Cathedral – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Hatfield

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St Albans Cathedral – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Hatfield

07:22

28.8km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.41 km

Alban Way Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Located on the way from Hatfield to St. Albans via Alban way.

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13.6 km

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Highlight • Monument

Good photo spot and smile

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14.1 km

With stunning Norman architecture and the longest nave of any English cathedral, at 279 feet (85 m), St Albans cathedral is a splendid sight. It is thought to be the oldest site of continuous worship in Britain. The cathedral is open daily and there's also a shop and a cafe.

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14.6 km

Verulamium Lake

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice footpath around the lake.

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16.8 km

View of St Albans Cathedral and Watercress Wildlife Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful view of the Watercress Wildlife reserve and St.Albans Cathedral as well as Sopwell allotments

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17.3 km

London Road Station (Alban Way)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Alban Way is a cycle/footpath route from Hatfield to St Albans. It runs along the trackway of the Great Northern Railway which opened in 1865 and closed in 1969.

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21.8 km

Smallford Old Station

Highlight • Historical Site

23.2 km

Nast Hyde Halt

Highlight • Monument

Alban Way is a paved multi-use path running between Hatfield and St Albans, constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. The Hatfield - St. Albans branch was an early casualty under British Railways, closing to passengers on 1st October 1951; freight traffic lingered until 1968.
Along the route there are a couple of sculptures and a few places to stop and rest; all the old stations / halts are signposted along the route and there are plenty of information boards. The old Nast Hyde Halt station platform has been beautifully restored and is a highlight of the route.

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28.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

2.14 km

1.67 km

711 m

655 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

2.17 km

565 m

562 m

352 m

324 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

27°C

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St Albans Cathedral – Nast Hyde Halt loop from Hatfield

Alban Way Stone Arch Bridge

The Great Gateway of the Monastery