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East Of England

The Boot Pub – Wheathampstead Station loop from Harpenden

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

The Boot Pub – Wheathampstead Station loop from Harpenden

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5.0

(4)

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The Boot Pub – Wheathampstead Station loop from Harpenden

01:21

22.8km

170m

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

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.45 km

Bistro Gautier

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place to stop for a coffee, a stones throw off of the NCN Route 6.
Menu looks great but too many miles left to fill up fully.............

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2

3.55 km

Stone Arch Bridge on Lea Valley Walk (Route 57)

Highlight • Structure

Western end of the traffic-free Harpenden to Wheathampstead section of the Lea Valley Walk, on the former Hatfield, Luton and Dunstable railway line, part of Sustrans Route 57.

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3

9.44 km

The Boot Pub

Highlight • Pub

A good pub. Welcoming and warm inside. It has outside seating for bikes

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4

10.0 km

Codicote to Kimpton Road Segment

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The usual ingredients: small downhill gradient, good tarmac (British standards...) and not too much traffic. This is a well known local segment and a good stretch of road to stretch your legs.

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5

16.0 km

Stocking Spring Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stocking Spring Woods is situated between the villages of Ayot St Peter's and Ayot St Lawrence in Hertfordshire. It's a beautiful place to walk through, especially in springtime, when you can enjoy a stunning display of bluebells.

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6

18.7 km

Wheathampstead Station

Highlight • Historical Site

This is tucked away up a flight of stairs not easily navigated with a bike

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7

20.7 km

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Highlight • Trail

This path follows the Lea River valley all the way to Luton. It's a bit muddy this end in winter.

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22.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

1.99 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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8°C

20 %

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