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6.6km

Alban Way Taster — 6.6 km Running Out-and-back

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Alban Way Taster is a 6.6 km (4.1 miles) out-and-back in St Albans, England: flat, with 11 m of climb, on paved ground.

11 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
0/5Hilly
Alban Way Taster running route
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Location: St Albans, England

Explore a pleasant out-and-back run on the Alban Way in St Albans, a perfectly flat and paved former railway line. Starting near Cottonmill, this 6.6km route offers a smooth, traffic-free path ideal for consistent pacing. Enjoy the green surroundings and discover a slice of local history as you make your way to Hill End Lane and return.

This accessible route is fantastic for convenient training runs, whether you're building endurance, working on speed, or simply enjoying a regular jog. Its entirely paved surface makes it suitable for all-weather running and perfect for anyone seeking a gentle, unchallenging run through the Hertfordshire countryside.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 6.6 km out-and-back in St Albans, England with around 11 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 11 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

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