Step inside a medieval style cathedral constructed from nature. Carefully planted trees, shrubs and hedges build the layers of this magical place.
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51.86, -0.54 · rel 19745866
Tree Cathedral Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
4,6 km from Chiltern Gateway Centre Car Park, LU6 2GY;TL 00770 19516 to Chiltern Gateway Centre Car Park, LU6 2GY;TL 00770 19516 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Chiltern Gateway Centre Car Park, LU6 2GY;TL 00770 19516
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Chiltern Gateway Centre Car Park, LU6 2GY;TL 00770 19516
linear
4,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Church or chapel
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
1× Attraction
1× church
1× summit
Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial
monument ·
363 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Dunstable Downs Beacon
Attraction ·
123 m off route
1,4 km
30%
Robertson Corner Memorial
monument ·
182 m off route
2,0 km
44%
Tree Cathedral
church ·
39 m off route
3,9 km
84%
Dunstable Downs
summit ·
39 m off route
3,9 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
Tree Cathedral Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate is 4.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tree Cathedral Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate takes approximately 1h 9min to complete.
No, Tree Cathedral Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Chiltern Gateway Centre Car Park, LU6 2GY;TL 00770 19516 to Chiltern Gateway Centre Car Park, LU6 2GY;TL 00770 19516. Plan ahead for return transport.
Tree Cathedral Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate starts at Chiltern Gateway Centre Car Park, LU6 2GY;TL 00770 19516.
Tree Cathedral Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Tree Cathedral Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate is maintained and managed by National Trust.