Ballslough Hill – Nine Wells Watercress Farm loop from Codicote

Ballslough Hill – Nine Wells Watercress Farm loop from Codicote

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Ballslough Hill – Nine Wells Watercress Farm loop from Codicote

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17.7km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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After 12.5 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 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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4.22 km

Ballslough Hill

Highlight • Climb

Use the first few hundred meters to get some speed and take it easy, as it gets steeper round the corner. You can make up speed after the second corner where it eases off.

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4.62 km

Kimpton Village

Highlight • Settlement

Kimpton village is a great place to start or finish a run. You can grab a bite to eat in one of the many cafés and restaurants, visit Knebworth House, or ponder around the local boutiques shops.

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4.89 km

The Boot Pub

Highlight • Pub

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

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12.0 km

Nine Wells Watercress Farm

Highlight • Structure

Can't beat good watercress farm!

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12.3 km

Whitwell Post Office Café

Highlight • Cafe

The post office in Whitwell village serve Coffee n Tea and they have table N chairs outside 😛

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12.5 km

Emily's Tea Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe set on a smallholding, lots of room for bikes and seating inside and out. Good coffee and cakes.

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12.9 km

Emily's Tea Room, Whitwell

Highlight • Cafe

Whitwell is a charming village located near Harpenden in Hertfordshire. It's a great place to stop and refuel during a run. You can visit The Bull Inn for a refreshing …

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

367 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km