Dunstable Downs

Bedfordshire, England

About Dunstable Downs

Lying within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Dunstable Downs is a chalk escarpment and the...

Dunstable Downs has a Easy difficulty level and is Family Friendly.

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Bedfordshire, England
Latitude: 51.865138, Longitude: -0.537542

Activities

Walking
Hiking
Hang Gliding
Paragliding
Kite Flying
Geocaching
Wildlife Watching
Nature Photography
Picnicking

About Dunstable Downs

About Dunstable Downs

Lying within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Dunstable Downs is a chalk escarpment and the highest point in Bedfordshire at around 243 m (800 ft) above sea level. Rare and uncommon plants and butterflies abound, making it a great place for naturalists.

The Icknield Way, a long distance track which has been used since Neolithic times, runs through the area. Among other ancient attractions there is a burial ground, also dating back to Neolithic times, and a mediaeval rabbit warren. The London Gliding Club uses the downs and gliders, hang gliders and paragliders are frequently seen in the area; kite flying is also a popular activity.