Dunstable Downs

Ivel Valley Group

We are the Ivel Valley Walkers. 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

A scenic 5-mile circular walk from Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre, exploring the open chalk landscapes of Whipsnade and the rich wildlife of Coddling Bank Nature Reserve. The route offers far-reaching views across the Chilterns, with a mix of grassy paths and wooded trails. Gentle terrain with a few short climbs. Refreshments and toilets available at the start and finish.

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Start time:: 1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.ivelvalleywalkers.co.uk

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 00800 19530
Nearest postcode:: LU6 2GY
what3words:: battle.loser.nurse

Start time:: 1:30 pm

Chiltern Gateway Centre Car Park charge of £3.50, or free for NT members.

Upcoming walks with Ivel Valley Group

Bedfordshire Walking Festival - Woburn & Village Vibes

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Bedfordshire Walking Festival - Woburn Wild and Stately Stroll

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Bedfordshire Walking Festival - Beauty and the Beast Stewartby

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Bedfordshire Walking Festival - Barton Hills and Hidden Paths

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Bedfordshire Walking Festival - Ampthill Adventure

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Bedfordshire Walking Festival - Aspley Guise Amble

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Bedfordshire Walking Festival - Little Staughton to Roxton Trek

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Bedfordshire Walking Festival - Stockgrove Country Park. Canals, Coppice & Country View

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 11.0 miles

Ickleford

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Bedford - Mowsbury Park

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.5 miles

Dunstable Downs

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Dunstable Downs

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Ickleford

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Woburn

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Woburn Sands

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Old Warden

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.5 miles

Barton

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Barton

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Toddington

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Weston, nr Baldock

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

Cambridge

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Great Offley

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Cranfield

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Ampthill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Ampthill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Arlesey

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Great Linford

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Wheathamstead

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.0 miles

Wilden

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Broom

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Wootton

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.5 miles

Woburn

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Marston Moretaine

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Bedford

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

sharnbrook

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Ashridge

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Ashridge

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Ickleford

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Sharnbrook

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Letchworth

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Buntingford

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 57.0 miles

Shillington

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Pegsdon Hills

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Pegsdon Hills

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Maulden Woods

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Stoke Hammond

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

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

Join now for just £3.58 per month