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Wheathampstead

Sparrowhall Bridge – Sherrardspark Wood loop from Wheathampstead

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Hertfordshire
St Albans
Wheathampstead

Sparrowhall Bridge – Sherrardspark Wood loop from Wheathampstead

Moderate

4.7

(3)

9

riders

Sparrowhall Bridge – Sherrardspark Wood loop from Wheathampstead

02:07

38.2km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.91 km for 296 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.50 km

Sparrowhall Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Surface has been changed from natural to gravel, making it alot quicker

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2

6.08 km

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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3

6.44 km

Sherrardspark Wood

Highlight • Trail

Numerous off-road trails and paths in Sherardspark Wood

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6.87 km

Sherrardspark Wood

Forest

8.91 km

Digswell Lake Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

6

9.14 km

Digswell Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

It really is a stunning view. Coming out of the road covered by canopies and there it stands with its might, stretching quite a distance. Especially breathtaking when you have the sun up and a train is passing.

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7

18.8 km

Panshanger Park Lakes

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This is an enjoyable off-road track through the tranquil Pashangar Park Lakes. It's a nice place to stop and take in the scenery or have a lunch break.

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8

19.3 km

Panshanger Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Terrain is hardback , leading onto loose over hard

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9

24.0 km

Cole Green Station

Highlight • Parking

The Cole Green station was part of the Cole Green Way which is a rail trail which runs east-west from the eastern edge of Welwyn Garden City to Hertford in Hertfordshire

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10

31.8 km

Dawson Way

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Recently the surface has been relayed with gravel making it alot faster

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B

38.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

8.11 km

4.66 km

3.97 km

1.68 km

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

13.0 km

5.22 km

1.50 km

808 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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