Rectory Lane Cemetery, Berkhamsted

 By Train

Rectory Lane is about half a mile from Berkhamsted Railway Station, on the London Euston-Tring line.

• Exit the station on the ticket office side
• Go left along Lower Kings Road, following the canal
• Turn right, cross the bridge over the canal and go straight up Castle Street
• At the end of the street, cross over the High Street and turn left
• Turn right up Rectory Lane (a narrow lane between buildings)
• The cemetery gates are straight ahead

Castle Street is a gentle uphill route. To avoid the hill, you can turn right out of the station instead and then go via the High Street - this is a more gradual incline but a slightly longer route.

 Walking map from station  Train times

 By Bus

Many local bus services stop very close to the cemetery.

 Cycling

Rectory Lane Cemetery is very close to the long-distance Chilterns Cycleway, which runs through Berkhamsted along the canal. If you are cycle touring, the cemetery is a lovely secluded place to stop and rest.

 Boating

Rectory Lane Cemetery is only 2 minutes’ walk from the Grand Union Canal (Grand Junction branch). Whether you are passing through on a canal trip or mooring for a while, come and discover our historic cemetery. The nearest moorings are between locks 52 and 54 (near Waitrose or Raven’s Lane).

Car Parks

There several pay & display car parks near to the cemetery:

 Map of all Dacorum Council Car Parks

On-street parking

There is very limited parking on nearby streets. Please be mindful of neighbours and local access when you park.

Disabled Parking

 On-street parking

General use bays: the closest parking spaces to the cemetery are 9 on-street parking spaces on Berkhamsted High Street, immediately adjacent to Rectory Lane.

Marked disabled bays: on the High Street outside St Peter's Church.

 Terrain

Rectory Lane is a moderate uphill up to the cemetery, 80m (260 ft) long, with a tarmac surface. Some visitors may require assistance for this bit.

Please note: Three Close Lane on the east side of the cemetery has several parking spaces, but it is quite a steep hill and is not recommended for visitors with wheelchairs.

 Access within the Cemetery

Please see our accessibility page for detailed information about getting around inside the cemetery and for requesting assistance.