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Chiltern Young Walkers Group

We are the Chiltern Young 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
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Overview

Join us for a leisurely walk atop of the Dunstable Downs, with magnificent views over the Chilterns.

We drop down into the quintessentially English village of Studham, strolling alongside the perimeter fence of Whipsnade Zoo along the way, where you may see a meerkat or two.

Then we start heading back to the Dunstable Downs. We’ll pass a couple of historic churches before crossing through Whipsnade Tree Cathedral, created from nature as an emblem to remember those that died in the First World War.

When we get back, there’s an optional tea stop in the Chilterns Gateway Centre for anyone who fancies it. 🫖☕️

🟢 Please bring packed lunch. 🥪 

🟢 Cost of parking: £3.50, or free of charge for National Trust members. 🚗

🟢 Dogs welcome, but they are your responsibility. 🐶

Saturday, 13 September 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.9km / 7.4mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 00859 19369
Nearest postcode:
LU6 2GY
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Start time:
11:00 am

The address of the start location should read: Chilterns Gateway Centre, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade LU6 2GY

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