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East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

Dunstable Downs – Dunstable Downs loop from Whipsnade

Running trails & routes

East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

Dunstable Downs – Dunstable Downs loop from Whipsnade

Moderate

266

runners

Dunstable Downs – Dunstable Downs loop from Whipsnade

00:38

5.53km

40m

Running

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

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Dunstable Downs

Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

77 m

Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre & Viewpoint

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Beautiful view, bench for a quick snack while enjoying the view. It's a bit blowy!

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413 m

Dunstable Downs

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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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669 m

Dunstable Downs

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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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1.12 km

Armada Beacon

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During Elizabethan times the country was on a state of alert, this time from the Spanish. Overshadowed by fear of invasion, fire beacons were placed along the coast as an …

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2.02 km

View from the Dunstable Downs

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Lovely double track along the Dunstable Downs with stunning views across to Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire

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5.33 km

Windcatcher at Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre

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The Windcatcher on Dunstable Downs provides ventilation for the visitor centre.
nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate/trails/walk-in-the-steps-of-history-giants

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5.38 km

Dunstable Downs Gateway Centre Café

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What more needs to be said!

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5.40 km

Dunstable Downs Viewpoint

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5.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

2.62 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

1.17 km

1.02 km

567 m

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< 100 m

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Tuesday 12 May

11°C

6°C

76 %

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