Sunday 22nd June 2014 10:00am

Starting from - Car Park, St Albans Abbey Station, Holywell Hill AL1 2DN (not St Albans City station), AL1 2DN

  • 19 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 3 hr 15 mins
  • Steady
  • St. Albans
  • Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only

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Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

Starting point

Car Park
St Albans Abbey Station,
Holywell Hill
Hertfordshire
AL1 2DN

Car Park, St Albans Abbey Station, Holywell Hill AL1 2DN (not St Albans City station)

This route starts on the new cycle routes through Verulamium Park and uphill past the Roman Wall. The route then follows the National Cycle Network route 6/61 into Bricket Wood and onto a lovely bridleway along the Colne Valley before returning back on to the roads for a while to go uphill to Shenley.  You'll then be given some stunning views of the Vale of St Albans before we arrive and stop at the tea room at Shenley Park.  After tea break the ride travels along the Shenley ridge and then down to another bridleway which takes us past Salisbury Hall, the DeHavill and Mosquito Aircraft Museum and the Arsenal FC training ground. Then by the Broad Colney lakes and nature reserve before picking up the road again for a short while before finding the surfaced cycle track through the Napsbury Park estate. Finally the route will be back on narrow roads, with views of St Albans Abbey, to return to the Abbey Station.

Route rating

4.5 stars (12) Reviews

Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Nicholas Bury

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