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Nast Hyde Halt – Dawson Way loop from Harpenden

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Nast Hyde Halt – Dawson Way loop from Harpenden

Moderate

4.8

(25)

riders

Nast Hyde Halt – Dawson Way loop from Harpenden

02:22

39.2km

250m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.4 km for 65 m

After 32.1 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.40 km

Ladies Grove Wood

Forest

9.42 km

Verulamium Roman Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Remaining portion of Roman wall that protected the city of Verulamium, dating from ca. 250-270 A.D.

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11.7 km

The Alban Way is a cycle path in Hertfordshire, England, that has been constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. It runs from St Albans, close to St Albans Abbey railway station and the site of Roman Verulamium, through Fleetville and Smallford to Hatfield, ending close to Hatfield railway station. It is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) long.

Part of National Cycle Network route 61, which runs from the River Thames at Maidenhead to the River Lea in Ware, the Alban Way is fully tarmacked throughout making it usable all year round. The section from Welwyn Garden City to Ware is called the Cole Green Way.

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17.5 km

Nast Hyde Halt

Highlight • Monument

Alban Way is a paved multi-use path running between Hatfield and St Albans, constructed along the route of the former Hatfield to St Albans railway line. The Hatfield - St. Albans branch was an early casualty under British Railways, closing to passengers on 1st October 1951; freight traffic lingered until 1968.
Along the route there are a couple of sculptures and a few places to stop and rest; all the old stations / halts are signposted along the route and there are plenty of information boards. The old Nast Hyde Halt station platform has been beautifully restored and is a highlight of the route.

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20.2 km