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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Ebury Way – View of Batchworth Lake loop from Carpenders Park

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Ebury Way – View of Batchworth Lake loop from Carpenders Park

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4.3

(4)

19

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Ebury Way – View of Batchworth Lake loop from Carpenders Park

01:10

17.8km

70m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.49 km for 96 m

After 9.70 km for 235 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.78 km

Bridge Over the River Colne

Highlight • Bridge

Spotted a roe deer from the bridge over the River Colne

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2

2.78 km

Ebury Way

Highlight • Cycleway

The Ebury Way is a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) rail trail in Hertfordshire between Watford and Rickmansworth. The route crosses the Grand Union Canal and three rivers: the River Colne, the River Chess and the River Gade.

Its origin as the Watford and Rickmansworth Railway means that it is wide and largely flat. It forms part of National Cycle Route 61

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3

4.85 km

Ebury Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Ebury Way is a 3.5-mile rail-trail running between Rickmansworth and Watford in Hertfordshire. The route crosses three rivers; The River Colne, River Chess and River Gade as well as the Grand Union Canal. The path, through lakes and fields in Rickmansworth, is shared with walkers and cyclists.

source: Wikipedia

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4

7.80 km

View of Batchworth Lake

Highlight • Lake

Batchworth Lake started life as a gravel pit. The gravel was taken from here to build Wembley Stadium. Rickmansworth Water Ski Club are based on the lake so you may catch some watersports. It is also a popular place for fishing, said to be a top place for carp.

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5

7.92 km

Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is a local nature reserve full of lakes with birds and places to relax by the water and great place for a picnic too

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6

9.08 km

Stocker's Lock and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Very quaint old lock, worth checking out!

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7

10.6 km

London Road Bridge (Batchworth) No. 173

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8

10.6 km

Lock 81 Café

Highlight • Cafe

Outdoor cafe Opened Wednesday to Sunday 9:30 - 5:30pm : rwt.org.uk/around-batchworth/cafe

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B

17.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

5.15 km

1.81 km

1.28 km

818 m

170 m

103 m

Surfaces

7.35 km

5.01 km

4.35 km

554 m

442 m

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