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Lea Valley Walk – Bistro Gautier loop from Luton

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Lea Valley Walk – Bistro Gautier loop from Luton

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3.9

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Lea Valley Walk – Bistro Gautier loop from Luton

01:25

22.1km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.13 km

Lea Valley Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a lovely long-distance path along the River Lee. The trail leads 50 miles (80 km) between Leagrave, near Luton, and Limehouse Basin in London. Waymarked with a swan, …

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9.31 km

Bistro Gautier

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place to stop for a coffee, a stones throw off of the NCN Route 6.
Menu looks great but too many miles left to fill up fully.............

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11.2 km

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Highlight • Trail

This path follows the Lea River valley all the way to Luton. It's a bit muddy this end in winter.

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11.2 km

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Lea Valley Walk follows the route along the Lea Navigation Towpath between Luton and Limehouse in East London. This particular stretch flows out of Harpenden and past the Aldwickbury Park Golf Course through a medley of vibrant green trees.

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13.1 km

Stone Arch Bridge on Lea Valley Walk (Route 57)

Highlight • Structure

Western end of the traffic-free Harpenden to Wheathampstead section of the Lea Valley Walk, on the former Hatfield, Luton and Dunstable railway line, part of Sustrans Route 57.

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17.0 km

View from the Capability Brown Statues

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Sit on the bench by the x3 statues, savour the views and watch the cattle strolling about and eating!

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22.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

3.17 km

2.32 km

334 m

208 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

2.25 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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Lea Valley Walk – Bistro Gautier loop from Luton

Luton DART Parkway Station

Lea Valley Walk

Bistro Gautier

Lea Valley Walk – Batford Mill Junction

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

Stone Arch Bridge on Lea Valley Walk (Route 57)

View from the Capability Brown Statues

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