Abbey Line Trail
A scenic 9-mile long distance path which follows the old Abbey Line railway route between Watford Junction Station and St Albans Abbey Station. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Watford Junction
Grid Ref: TQ 109 972
Distance: 9.0 miles (14.4 km)
Grid Ref: TQ 109 972
Distance: 9.0 miles (14.4 km)
Climbing: 87 metres
Time: 4–5 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 4–5 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
173 London North
182 St Albans, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead and Welwyn Garden City
Summary
The Abbey Line Trail is a walk which takes the scenic route between Watford Junction Station and St Albans Abbey Station, which are at either end of the Abbey Line railway route. The walk also links to stations in between so that you could complete the full 9-mile trail in one go or break it up into smaller sections by taking the train and enjoy a different walk over several visits. The trail is waymarked, and places on the route between Watford and St Albans include Meriden, Colney Street, Frogmore, and Park Street.