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West Herts Group

We are the West Herts 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

PLACES ON OUR WALKS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.

A walk along the ridge to the Tree Cathedral and Whipsnade Village with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. We return to the visitor Centre via the Chiltern Way where walkers are invited to join us for tea/coffee/cake. The walk will be at a slow pace and there are no hills or stiles.

No Lunch stop

Walk Leader: Lynda Abbott Phone: 07803037758

Thursday, 5 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
11:42 am
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
5.5km / 3.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

BOOKING A PLACE

Numbers on our walks are limited and you must book a place in advance. There is no need to message us. Just go to our web site, scroll down the Home page to the Quick Menu and click on Book a Walk Place. Places can be booked from 8am on the Wednesday of the week before the walk.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 00842 19467
Nearest postcode:
LU6 2GY
what3words:
fishery.city.hours
Start time:
10:00 am

The car park next to the Visitor Centre on Dunstable Downs. There is a charge of £3.50 but parking is free for members of the National Trust. If you are able to arrive by bus and show your ticket in the cafe, you will get a free hot drink.

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