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Verulamium Roman City Walls – St Albans Cathedral loop from St Albans Abbey

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Verulamium Roman City Walls – St Albans Cathedral loop from St Albans Abbey

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Verulamium Roman City Walls – St Albans Cathedral loop from St Albans Abbey

01:50

6.98km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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877 m

View of St Albans Cathedral and the Lake in Verulamium Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Scenic views over the lake, St Albans Cathedral and remnants of the Roman wall.

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1.32 km

Inn on the Park Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Handy spot to grab coffee, ice cream or snack. Coffee and cake do the job but are nothing special. Can be busy and you may need to wait to get your food. Inside and outside seating seating

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2.08 km

Verulamium Lake

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice footpath around the lake.

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2.20 km

Traces of the great Roman town of Verulamium, once second in size only behind Londinium, can be found here in Verulamium Park. Covering 100 acres (40 ha), the park features the remains of a Roman theatre and a 1,800-year-old hypocaust and mosaic. There's also an ornamental lake, which is home to many waterbirds.

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3.11 km

St Michael's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Amazing Place

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5.93 km

The Great Gateway of the Monastery

Highlight • Monument

Good photo spot and smile

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6.08 km

St Albans Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

With stunning Norman architecture and the longest nave of any English cathedral, at 279 feet (85 m), St Albans cathedral is a splendid sight. It is thought to be the oldest site of continuous worship in Britain. The cathedral is open daily and there's also a shop and a cafe.

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6.72 km

Verulamium Park Riverside Walk

Highlight • River

Easy Trail to Enjoy

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6.98 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.68 km

1.95 km

1.64 km

440 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

956 m

742 m

322 m

253 m

148 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

6°C

75 %

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Verulamium Roman City Walls – St Albans Cathedral loop from St Albans Abbey

View of St Albans Cathedral and the Lake in Verulamium Park

Inn on the Park Cafe

Verulamium Lake