Walks and hikes around Dunstable offer a refreshing escape into the Bedfordshire countryside, where rolling hills and open spaces create an inviting landscape for outdoor enthusiasts. This region, nestled in …

Last updated: September 29, 2025

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1. Dunstable Downs – Icknield Way Trail loop from Dunstable

11.8km

03:12

160m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Red Cedar Woods Path – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Dunstable

22.0km

05:59

320m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kensworth Quarry – Open Footpath Near the Quarry loop from Kensworth

6.12km

01:39

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Five Knolls Barrow Cemetery – Icknield Way Trail loop from Dunstable

3.12km

00:51

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View from Castle Mound – Totternhoe Spring loop from Houghton Regis

8km

02:08

90m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Dunstable

1. Dunstable Downs – Icknield Way Trail loop from Dunstable

2. Red Cedar Woods Path – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Dunstable

3. Kensworth Quarry – Open Footpath Near the Quarry loop from Kensworth

4. Five Knolls Barrow Cemetery – Icknield Way Trail loop from Dunstable

5. View from Castle Mound – Totternhoe Spring loop from Houghton Regis

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