Harpenden, HertfordshireLea Valley WalkNickey LineRoman Theatre of VerulamiumHertfordshire WayThe Chiltern WayAmaravati Monastery
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Harpenden

Harpenden is a town in Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom of about 30,240 people. Within 50 km by road there are 291 places to visit: 80 churches, 57 forts & heritage and 39 parks. The must-see places are Lea Valley Walk, Nickey Line and Someries Castle.

51.8168° N, 0.3571° WPop. 30,240

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km291
Must-see291
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lea Valley Walk, trek near Harpenden
Must-see

Lea Valley Walk

Trek · 6 km · Central Bedfordshire

Nickey Line, trek near Harpenden
Must-see

Nickey Line

Trek · 6 km

Someries Castle, heritage site near Harpenden
Must-see

Someries Castle

Heritage site · 7 km · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Places near Harpenden by type

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One day from Harpenden

5 stops, one loop, back by 11:03 pm

62 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Harpenden
  2. Roman Theatre of Verulamiumheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Nickey Linetrek · 3 hrs
  4. The Chiltern Waytrek · 3 hrs
  5. Lea Valley Walktrek · 3 hrs
  6. Hertfordshire Waytrek · 3 hrs
  7. Back in Harpenden
Today’s loopHarpendenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Harpenden?

Lea Valley Walk (trek, about 6 km), Nickey Line (trek, about 6 km), Someries Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Roman Theatre of Verulamium (heritage site, about 9 km), Romano-Celtic Temple at Insula Xxi, St Albans (heritage site, about 9 km), Hertfordshire Way (trek, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Harpenden?

291 places on Spotwander: 80 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 31 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Harpenden?

St Hugh's Church, about 16 km by road; Church of St Mary, Sundon (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Harpenden?

Someries Castle, about 7 km by road; Roman Theatre of Verulamium (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Harpenden?

Start in Harpenden, visit Roman Theatre of Verulamium, then Nickey Line, then The Chiltern Way, then Lea Valley Walk, then Hertfordshire Way, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.