National Route 12 of the National Cycle Network runs in sections from Enfield Lock in north London to Spalding via Stevenage, St Neots and Peterborough. The route is described here from Enfield Lock to Spalding but is signed in both directions.
Route Sections
1. Enfield Lock to Letchworth
Currently starting from Hadley Wood near Potters Bar due to an incomplete section between here and Enfield Lock, Route 12 follows predominantly traffic-free routes through Hatfield (where there are some gaps in the route) and Welwyn Garden City, continuing on minor roads to Stevenage. Between Stevenage and Letchworth the route again contains traffic-free sections, some of these being the Hertfordshire Way.
2. Letchworth to St Neots
From Letchworth the route continues to St Neots on a mixture of traffic-free and on-road stretches, although the route is broken through Stotfold, between Arlesey and Biggleswade, and around Sandy. From Sandy, the route follows the traffic-free University Way, before heading north on a mixture of on-road and traffic-free sections to St Neots.
3. St Neots to Spalding
Route 12 reaches a traffic-free route alongside Grafham Water via a few bridleways and on-road sections, continuing to Peterborough on-road but for a traffic-free stretch through Huntingdon (there is a break in the route from the outskirts of Huntingdon to Stilton). Heading north out of Peterborough the route utilises a banktop track to Crowland and continues via minor roads to central Spalding.
Please note
We have taken all responsible steps to ensure that these routes are safe and achievable by people with a reasonable level of fitness.
However, all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk. To the extent permitted by law, Sustrans accepts no responsibility for any accidents or injury resulting from following these routes.
Walking and cycling routes change over time. Weather conditions may also affect path surfaces.
Please use your own judgement when using the routes based upon the weather and the ability, experience and confidence levels of those in your group.