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Dunstable Downs – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from St Albans City

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Dunstable Downs – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from St Albans City

Moderate

5.0

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Dunstable Downs – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from St Albans City

04:04

66.9km

540m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 30.4 km for 179 m

After 30.7 km for 112 m

After 33.7 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.18 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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11.8 km

Harpenden–Luton Greenway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a pleasant cycleway between Harpenden and Luton with very little traffic during the day. It's got a good surface and nice views, especially during the autumn time with the falling leaves.

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15.7 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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30.6 km

View of Five Knolls and Neolithic Burial Mounds

Highlight • Historical Site

Magnificent views to the north, and to the west along the slightly higher ridge.Five Knolls Round Barrows is an ancient burial place dating from the New Stone Age/ Late Bronze …

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31.9 km

With breathtaking views, scheduled monuments to explore, and several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Dunstable Downs is a fantastic place to spend some time. Situated within the Chilterns Area …

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33.8 km

Whipsnade Tree Cathedral

Nature Reserve

34.7 km

Studham Lane – Whipsnade Zoo Boundary Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Passing along the traffic free Studham Lane you have Whipsnade Zoo to the west. The surface here is tarmac but have the leaves and verges have encroached making it a countryside delight

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36.5 km

Bell Wood

Forest

38.3 km

Long Wood

Forest

54.0 km

Nickey Line–Roehampton Estate Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

cross over point where one of bridleways in the Roehampton Estate / Harpendenbury Farm meets the Nickey Lane- beware of dogs off leads

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66.0 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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66.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

16.1 km

7.46 km

4.58 km

2.11 km

949 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

4.93 km

4.87 km

3.13 km

2.71 km

659 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Dunstable Downs – Alban Way Railway Bridge loop from St Albans City

Childwickbury Manor

Harpenden–Luton Greenway

Three Local Heroes Statues

View of Five Knolls and Neolithic Burial Mounds

Dunstable Downs

Studham Lane – Whipsnade Zoo Boundary Trail

Nickey Line–Roehampton Estate Bridleway

Alban Way Railway Bridge

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