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Gaddesden Row Road – Dovhouse Lane loop from Markyate

Gaddesden Row Road – Dovhouse Lane loop from Markyate

Moderate

5.0

(2)

160

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Gaddesden Row Road – Dovhouse Lane loop from Markyate

01:55

41.7km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.53 km for 202 m

After 11.8 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.52 km

View of the Chilterns from the Sculpture at Dunstable Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Chilterns from this high-up point on the downs. There is a visitor centre and café next door which is a wonderful place to stop and refuel.

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7.68 km

Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre & Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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11.8 km

The Bell Pub, Studham

Highlight • Restaurant

Beer garden with a nice scenic view and room for your bike. Great for relaxing with a shandy half way through your ride!

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12.9 km

Gaddesden Row Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A favourite amongst local cyclists.

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22.0 km

St Mary's Church, Redbourn

Highlight • Religious Site

Also is accommodation too! Good landmark!

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23.1 km

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Fabulous cakes and snacks, good coffee, freshly-cut sandwiches use tasty bread from local Redbournbury Mill.

Snug inside with comfy chairs and bookcases with cycling books and magazines to read as …

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36.8 km

Dovhouse Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

To my mind, a must: straight, slightly downhill section of road; good tarmac; little traffic; few intersections (all rare things). Probably the best segment to test your personal top speed!

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41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

1.15 km

356 m

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

10.2 km

168 m

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Saturday 23 May

29°C

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Gaddesden Row Road – Dovhouse Lane loop from Markyate

View of the Chilterns from the Sculpture at Dunstable Downs

Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre & Viewpoint

The Bell Pub, Studham

Gaddesden Row Road

St Mary's Church, Redbourn

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Dovhouse Lane

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