Best route? Central London to Ivinghoe
Rich The Cyclist
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Afternoon folks
Can I ask for some route help / advice please.
I am currently planning a cycling route from Central London (Mile End Park) to Ivinghoe. I would like the route to be as quiet and scenic as possible, but without extending the journey beyond 55 miles. My thinking is that the following route would be best:
- Hug the River Lea on the NCR 1 as far as Cheshunt / Lower Nazeing
- Head west at Broxbourne
- Meander along country lanes via Epping Green, Little Berkhamsted, Welham Green, Colney Heath, Sandridge, Wheathampstead and Redbourn
- Enter the Chilterns and go via Little Gaddesden to Ivinghoe
Ay proposed improvements?
Thanks!
Richard
Can I ask for some route help / advice please.
I am currently planning a cycling route from Central London (Mile End Park) to Ivinghoe. I would like the route to be as quiet and scenic as possible, but without extending the journey beyond 55 miles. My thinking is that the following route would be best:
- Hug the River Lea on the NCR 1 as far as Cheshunt / Lower Nazeing
- Head west at Broxbourne
- Meander along country lanes via Epping Green, Little Berkhamsted, Welham Green, Colney Heath, Sandridge, Wheathampstead and Redbourn
- Enter the Chilterns and go via Little Gaddesden to Ivinghoe
Ay proposed improvements?
Thanks!
Richard
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Rich The Cyclist wrote:Afternoon folks
Can I ask for some route help / advice please.
I am currently planning a cycling route from Central London (Mile End Park) to Ivinghoe. I would like the route to be as quiet and scenic as possible, but without extending the journey beyond 55 miles. My thinking is that the following route would be best:
- Hug the River Lea on the NCR 1 as far as Cheshunt / Lower Nazeing
- Head west at Broxbourne
- Meander along country lanes via Epping Green, Little Berkhamsted, Welham Green, Colney Heath, Sandridge, Wheathampstead and Redbourn
- Enter the Chilterns and go via Little Gaddesden to Ivinghoe
Ay proposed improvements?
Thanks!
Richard
You don't need to go near little berkhampstead or wheathampstead.
I go A1000 to Potters Bar - Brookmans Park-Welham Green - Colney Heath-Sandridge- Harpenden then Redbourn etc
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/228825290 -
Thanks Brakeless.
Having done a quick streetview on this route, Potters Bar - Brookmans Park - Welham Green looks a bit busy? Coming off the River Lea, just had a look at Broxbourne, Pembridge Lane, Brickendon, Bayford then joining your route at Welham Green.
Any thoughts? Will defer to your local knowledge though!
Cheers
Rich0 -
Potters Bar to Welham green is absolutely fine, certainly no busier than Pembridge lane which is a bit of a rat run at busy times but fine at most times of the day. Nothing wrong with your route though - nice lanes.0