National Cycle Route 57
86.99 miles (140 km)
This signed Sustrans route runs from Gloucestershire based Farmington to Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire.
The route contains long traffic free sections along disused railways on the Ayot Greenway, the Phoenix Trail and the popular Nickey Line which runs between Hemel-Hempstead and Harpenden.
The start point is the village of Farmington which lies just east of Northleach. This means the opening section runs through part of the Cotswolds AONB.
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Cycle Routes on National Cycle Route 57
- Ayot Greenway - Follow this disused railway line from Wheathampstead to Welwyn Garden City on this easy cycle or walk in Hertfordshire
- Nickey Line-Hemel-Hempstead to Harpenden - This short off road cycle or walking route runs along the Nickey Line - a disused railway track running from Hemel Hempstead to Harpenden
- Oxford to Princes Risborough - Follow National Cycle route 57 on this lovely route through the Oxfordshire countryside
- Chesham to High Wycombe - Follow NCN routes 57 and 50 through the Chiltern Hills on this lovely route
- Phoenix Trail - This is a lovely short flat ride running from Thame to Princes Risborough.
The route is largely off road and takes you along a safe tranquil path with splendid views of the Chilterns in the distance - Hertford to Harpenden - This route starts in Hertford by the tourist information centre and heads west to Welwyn Garden City along National Cycle routes 61 and 57.