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Leighton Buzzard Group

We are the Leighton Buzzard Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Loop 1: - 9.30 start - 6.5 miles. From the Visitor Centre we take the Chiltern Way south to Whipsnade, continuing south through the churchyard to Holywell, then on to Studham Church for a coffee break, returning via Studham Lane, the Tree Cathedral and Dunstable Downs.

Loop 2: - 13:00 start - 6 miles. From the VC head into woodland alongside Dunstable Golf Course then a semi-circuit of Kensworth Quarry, on to Codlings Bank, Whipsnade Heath and Whipsnade, returning on the Chiltern Way.

Join us for the morning, afternoon or both! These will not be fast-paced walks. For those doing both there will be a lunch break c. 12.30 to 1pm. Refreshments and WCs available at the Visitor Centre until 4pm.

Sunday, 23 February 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 00800 19530
Nearest postcode:
LU6 2GY
what3words:
battle.loser.nurse
Start time:
9:30 am

Chilterns Gateway Visitor Centre, Dunstable Downs. Free parking for NT members, otherwise, £3.50

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking