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Runs in and around Harpenden
3 running routes in Harpenden · 10 more nearby
The running in and around Harpenden is a mix of pavement and trail, covering anything from 7km to 9km. It stays flat enough for steady, even-paced running. There's a mix of loops and out-and-backs to choose from. St Albans and Luton are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Harpenden

Heartwood Forest
St Albans, England
A loop of Heartwood Forest starting from Piper's Lane in Harpenden.

Nickey Line
St Albans, England
Following the Nickey Line (the old railway) from Harpenden to Redbourn and back.

Upper Lea Valley Trail
St Albans, England
Following the Chiltern Way (old railway line) from Harpenden towards Luton and back.
Runs around Harpenden
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.

Redbourn and Flamstead
St Albans, England
From Redbourn Common and following the Hertfordshire way to Flamstead before picking up the Chiltern Way to return.

Lamer Park
St Albans, England
From Wheathampstead and heading north through Lamer Park and then south to join the old railway to return to Wheathampstead.

Luton-Harpenden Greenway
Hyde, England
From Luton Airport Parkway to Westfield Road and back along the Lea Valley Walk path.

Ver Valley Loop
St Albans, England
Starting at Bluehouse Hill in St Albans and following the Hertfordshire Way up to Beesonend Lane, leading to Harpenden, heading to…

Gorhambury Drive
St Albans, England
From Bluehouse Hill in St Albans and heading through Gorhambury Park and Gardens, before going to Potters Crouch and then returning via…

Markyate and Flamstead
Markyate, England
Starting in Markyate and following the Hertfordshire Way to Flamstead, then returning via Old Watling Street.

Woodhall Farm to Redbourn and Back
Dacorum, England
Along the Nickey Line from Woodhall Farm to Redbourn.

Alban Way Taster
St Albans, England
From Cottonmill to Hill End Lane and back along the Alban Way.

Ayot St Lawrence
Welwyn Hatfield, England
From School Lane in Welwyn and heading first towards Ayot Green and then up to Ayot St Lawrence and returing via footpaths.

Stopsley-Great Offley
Stopsley, England
Starts and ends on Putteridge Road, heading out to Great Offley village and back.
Nearby towns
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