Ayot Greenway in Wheathampstead

Ayot Greenway in Wheathampstead in St Albans is a compacted bridleway. It runs in an east-west direction starting from Sheepcote Lane and crosses Sheepcote Lane, Ayot Greenway. This road is part of the bicycle route "NCN National Route 57" and the foot routes Devil's Dyke & Nomansland, Lamer & Ayot St Lawrence and Old Railway & River Lea and the hiking trails Lea Valley Walk and Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner Circular Walk, Shaw's Corner. Ayot Greenway also exists in Welwyn Hatfield.

Bicycle
designated
Road Type
bridleway
Route
east-west

Tourist information offices

  • John Bunyan's Chimney – approx. 2,6 km.
  • Victorian Level Platform – approx. 3,1 km.
  • Wheathampstead – approx. 3,1 km.
  • The permanent way – approx. 3,1 km.
  • The story of the wagon – approx. 3,1 km.
  • The Pop Group Magic Lanterns, George Bernard Shaw – approx. 3,1 km.
  • Wheathampstead – approx. 3,1 km.
  • Go Walking Around Wheathampstead – approx. 3,1 km.
  • The story of Wheathampstead station – approx. 3,1 km.

Bus stops

  • Waterend Lane – approx. 1,3 km.
  • Sheepcote Lane – approx. 2,6 km.
  • Conquerors Hill – approx. 2,8 km.
  • Offas Way – approx. 2,9 km.
  • Beech Hyde School – approx. 3,0 km.
  • Memorial Hall – approx. 3,0 km.
  • Lamer Lodge – approx. 3,1 km.
  • Garden Court – approx. 3,1 km.

Artwork

  • George Bernard Shaw (artist: Dave Flemons, wood). Full-sized wood carving. Depicts George Bernard Shaw sitting at the station. – approx. 3,1 km.

Attraction

  • Wheathampstead Railway Station. Site of former Dunstable Branch station, with restored platform, benches, track and wagon. Play equipment and information boards have also been installed. – approx. 3,1 km.