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Welwyn Hatfield

Ayot Greenway – Stanborough Lakes loop from Lemsford Springs

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East Of England

Welwyn Hatfield

Ayot Greenway – Stanborough Lakes loop from Lemsford Springs

Easy

4.0

(2)

11

riders

Ayot Greenway – Stanborough Lakes loop from Lemsford Springs

01:15

19.4km

130m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.35 km for 280 m

After 11.9 km for 56 m

After 12.6 km for 55 m

After 13.0 km for 67 m

After 14.6 km for 107 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.14 km

Ayot Greenway – Sheepcote Lane Junction

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Part of the Ayot Greenway. one of the many excellent cycle paths in the area. It doesn't get too muddy in the wet.

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2

5.53 km

Ayot Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a hidden gem a great section of gravel with a steady climb and a great downhill section

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3

9.73 km

Ayot Green Signpost

Highlight • Structure

4

10.1 km

Sherrardspark Wood Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Western end of the traffic-free section of the Ayot Greenway (Sustrans Route 57) between Ayot Green and Welwyn Garden City.

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5

10.1 km

Sherrardspark Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bridleway from Welwyn Garden town centre out towards Ayot Green through Sherrardspark Wood. The surface can get a little muddy in the winter so a gravel or cx bike …

Tip by

6

11.4 km

Ayot Greenway – Eastern End at Sherrardspark Wood (Route 12)

Highlight • Cycleway

Eastern end of the traffic-free section of the Ayot Greenway between Ayot Green and Welwyn Garden City, through Sherrardspark Wood (Sustrans Route 12).

Tip by

7

13.1 km

The Campus Parkway, Welwyn Garden City

Highlight • Cycleway

8

16.9 km

Stanborough Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Great for walks, fishing and picnics. Playground area for kids, and boat hire, water zorbing. Small restaurant and toilets available.

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B

19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

5.45 km

2.28 km

1.43 km

1.18 km

711 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

6.20 km

376 m

227 m

152 m

141 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

91 %

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