Earth paths with some gentle hills. Parts of the walk can become muddy and slippery after wet weather; sturdy footwear is advisable.
OSM map layer · LineString
51.87, -0.55 · rel 19741914
51.87, -0.55 · rel 19741914
Dunstable Downs Countryside Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
A 10,7 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Central Bedfordshire.
Loop walk
start = finish · Central Bedfordshire
10,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
1× ruins
1× monument
1× summit
Dunstable Downs Beacon
Attraction ·
on the route
3,2 km
30%
Site of Roman Villa
ruins ·
328 m off route
3,2 km
30%
Robertson Corner Memorial
monument ·
66 m off route
4,7 km
44%
Dunstable Downs
summit ·
39 m off route
9,0 km
84%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Dunstable Downs Countryside Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate is 10.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Dunstable Downs Countryside Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate takes approximately 2h 40min to complete.
Yes, Dunstable Downs Countryside Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Dunstable Downs Countryside Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate starts at Chiltern Gateway Centre Car Park, LU6 2GY;TL 00770 19516.
Dunstable Downs Countryside Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Dunstable Downs Countryside Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate is maintained and managed by National Trust.