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Apsley Top Lock – View of Ashridge House loop from Apsley

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Apsley Top Lock – View of Ashridge House loop from Apsley

Moderate

3.7

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Apsley Top Lock – View of Ashridge House loop from Apsley

02:05

33.9km

230m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.2 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.52 km

Apsley Top Lock

Highlight • Bridge

A pretty spot to admire the Grand Union Canal. The bride at the lock is narrow though safe to ride over, but the tow paths either side are narrow and uneven, so ride slowly or walk.

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4.59 km

Winkwell Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Sit outside the Three Horseshoes Pub and wait to see the bridge swing into action.

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9.88 km

Berkhamsted's only bike shop is just off the High Street, through the archway opposite Tesco. They have one of those pump/workstations outside the shop, if you're in need of some quick repairs outside of opening hours.

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9.95 km

The Oldest Timber-Framed Building in Berkhamsted

Highlight • Historical Site

This shop is considered to be the oldest extant, jettied, timber-framed building in Great Britain. It was built between 1277 and 1297, back when Berkhamsted was a flourishing wool trading …

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10.9 km

Grand Union Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

19.7 km

Little Gaddesden War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful Chiltern village with historic building, a church, a monument and open spaces. Maybe take a break on one of the benches and take in the tranquility.

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20.5 km

View of Ashridge House

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

ashridgehouse.org.uk

Ashridge is a country estate and stately home in the Chiltern Hills. The estate comprises 20 sq km of woodlands, known as Ashridge Forest. The present house was constructed …

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30.1 km

Gravel Hill Spring

Forest

33.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

6.24 km

3.59 km

2.38 km

279 m

256 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

5.35 km

2.51 km

895 m

602 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Apsley Top Lock – View of Ashridge House loop from Apsley

Apsley Top Lock

Wide Gravel Towpath

Winkwell Swing Bridge

Lovelo Cycle Works

The Oldest Timber-Framed Building in Berkhamsted

Grand Union Canal Path

Little Gaddesden War Memorial

View of Ashridge House

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