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Aldbury Village Pond – Marsworth Reservoir loop from Apsley

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Aldbury Village Pond – Marsworth Reservoir loop from Apsley

Moderate

4.3

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Aldbury Village Pond – Marsworth Reservoir loop from Apsley

02:57

40.2km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 163 m for 128 m

After 21.0 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.11 km

Hemel Hempstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge over canal is narrow and very steep, and one side its uneven. Would suggest to dismount and walk your bike across

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3.66 km

Graffiti Murals in the Tunnel on the Bike Path

Highlight • Monument

Very beautiful graffiti.

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14.5 km

Woodland Path Descent in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An interesting descent or ascent on a wooded embankment

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15.2 km

This small 'chocolate box' village is not quite as understated as it seems. Due to its closeness in proximity to Elstree Studio, it has been featured in quite the array of televisions and films.

Whilst it's probably best known internationally for its appearances in The Dirty Dozen and Bridget Jone's Diary, it's also featured in British gems such as Midsomer Murders, Inspector Morse and The Avengers.

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19.5 km

Grand Junction

Highlight • Pub

A cyclist-friendly pub on the canal.

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21.0 km

Marsworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Marsworth Reservoirs act as a magnet for anglers, dog walkers, boaters, birdwatchers and walkers, especially over a sunny weekend, but few ever really venture much beyond the car parks and tearooms.

The walk begins with a flight of locks along the Grand Union Canal, before heading down a stretch of the partially restored Wendover Arm. The route then diverts into open countryside before regaling the walker with a magnificent view of the large Wilstone Reservoir, one of four on this walk.

Here there is an option to enter a bird hide to view the many species who call this water their home at different times of the year. The other reservoirs follow, making this a relaxing six miles of relatively easy walking following a circular route. Allow a good couple of hours to complete the walk, longer if you want to linger.

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