Project Work: Nickey Line Former Railway Line
 PG: OBJECTS: RAILWAY PROJECTS: DACORUM & ST ALBANS: Nickey Line
Map showing recorded paths near the Nickey Line
Annotated map reproduced courtesy of Googlemaps.
Description Useful Links Land Management
The Nickey Line is a disused railway line (Harpenden to Hemel Hempstead Railway) that was bought by the district councils for the creation of a cycle and walking track. Riding is permitted in parts. The aim of this project is to extend the amount usable by equestrians.

Parishes: Hemel Hempstead, Redbourn, Harpenden Rural, Harpenden.

Friends of the Nickey Line
 
Planning The Redbourn Parish Council's Neighbourhood Development Plan (May 2022), Policy 'PROJECT RED E: WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTES' item 4 says, "Proposals which seek to improve the usage of the Nickey Line for pedestrians and cyclists will generally be supported. Equestrian use of the Nickey Line should be maintained, with off road rights of way facilities and contributions to these for horse-riding sought where appropriate."

History
16 Jul 1877: Harpenden to Hemel Hempstead Railway opened.
1985: Opened as cycle and walking path.

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