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Bridgewater Monument – Dunstable Downs loop from Whipsnade

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Bridgewater Monument – Dunstable Downs loop from Whipsnade

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Bridgewater Monument – Dunstable Downs loop from Whipsnade

02:37

35.2km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.30 km

Ravensdell Wood

Forest

9.40 km

Muddy Track in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The boggy, potholey segment. Look out for Buddhist monks!

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9.84 km

St Margarets Priory (Remains)

Archaeological Site

12.4 km

View of Heizdin's Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best seen in the evening's golden hour.

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12.7 km

Sunken Roman Road and Devil's Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

An old, flint-walled, sunken Roman road. A lot of the flint is on the ground now. Granny gears will be used if you're travelling uphill from Nettleden. Pass under 'Devil's …

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15.4 km

Frithsden Beeches

Forest

16.3 km

Berkhamsted Common

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Mixture of wide open grassland and wooded area with plenty to explore. Perfect for a gravel or mountain bike, but avoid on a road bike.

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20.9 km

Bridgewater Monument

Highlight • Monument

This Tower was built in memory of Francis Egerton, who was the Third Duke of Bridgewater. Egerton was an expert in inland navigation. He was involved in the construction of …

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21.0 km

Duncombe Terrace Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A gated gravel road/path that runs from Beacon Road all the way down to Bridgewater Monument. Good for speed when it's not so busy with walkers.

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33.2 km

Cycle Path to the Chilterns

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

much safer than cycling on the road

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34.5 km

With breathtaking views, scheduled monuments to explore, and several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Dunstable Downs is a fantastic place to spend some time.

Situated within the Chilterns Area …

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35.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

9.00 km

5.19 km

1.92 km

1.60 km

Surfaces

15.5 km

9.82 km

5.73 km

3.85 km

314 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 26 August

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Bridgewater Monument – Dunstable Downs loop from Whipsnade

Muddy Track in Chilterns National Landscape

View of Heizdin's Wood

Sunken Roman Road and Devil's Bridge

Berkhamsted Common

Bridgewater Monument

Duncombe Terrace Path

Cycle Path to the Chilterns

Dunstable Downs

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