Friends of the Nickey Line footpath and cycleway - the Harpenden to Hemel Hempstead Railway

Nickey Line view on the embankment next to Queensway Arch, Hemel Hempstead

Welcome to Friends of the Nickey Line

Approximately 7 miles long, the Nickey Line footpath and cycle way in Hertfordshire is a former railway line (the Harpenden to Hemel Hempstead Railway) which provides a trail for cyclists and walkers.

The Nickey Line still links Harpenden, Redbourn and Hemel Hempstead but is used now by railway history enthusiasts, walkers and cyclists from many parts of the country.

Read about its history, wildlife and see the maps.

Join us below and we shall send you the great new map guide by return post.

NEWS: M1 TUNNEL - WORK IN PROGRESS, CLOSURE

Work is starting on setting up the long awaited lights. The tunnel should be usable however until August 11th:

Wall repair after the vehicle fire and then painting are scheduled from Monday 11th August for 5 weeks. THE TUNNEL WILL BE CLOSED FOR THIS TIME.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

Walks:

Fungal Foray, Wednesday 22 October 2008 , at 10.00am

Starting at the bottom of Redbourn Lane at the by pass (grid reference TL 112 128), Alan Oaten, of the Herts Fungal Group, will be leading this walk up the Nickey Line towards Harpenden, possibly entering Knott Wood. Booking is essential. Contact Roger on 01582 763560.

Cycle Rides:

Down the Line, Sunday 14 September 10.30am – 4.30pm

Distance 14 miles/22.5 km. Explore the old railway line from Harpenden to Hemel Hempstead and return on the Nickey Line, now a pleasant traffic free greenway with gentle contours. There will be an optional pub lunch in Hemel Hempstaed (bring money if you wish to partake). Contact Doug 01582 762120

Friends of the Nickey Line

We were formed in May 2006 with support and encouragement from the local communities and the local councils along the Line. Our aims are:

To conserve and enhance the Nickey Line for the benefit of the local communities and wildlife
To encourage and maintain community interest in the Nickey Line
To advise, assist and work with any person or body which shares a common interest in the Nickey Line.

This website tries to provide a ready source of information about the Nickey Line for local users and potential visitors. Please explore the Nickey Line online then come and see it for real.

Join Us

We welcome new members. By joining, you :

Help us to play our role by giving us even more weight with the local councils
Can give us your opinions on how to improve the Line and on any new management proposals
Will receive our newsletter and learn about our activities - and even join in them!

Read about our vision, check out our constitution - but do see our membership page for more details.

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Send mail to friends@nickeyline.org with questions or comments about this web site. You can also ring us on 01582 622771.

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