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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.

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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

We meet for breakfast at 8.45-9am at The Fly-By Cafe  at the London Gliding Club at Dunstable Downs, before setting out on an 8-mile undulating walk to burn off that fry-up!

The walk will start around 10am, take us along the base of the Downs and climb up to Whipsnade via Bison Hill and the Tree Cathedral. From here we cross Whipsnade Heath, Codlings Bank and after a further short climb, a circuit of Kensworth Quarry via the pretty St Mary the Virgin Church near Bury End Farm, before returning to the Gliding Club.

No need to book. Dairy-free and Gluten-free, Veggie and Vegan options are available. Please let leader know of any other dietary/allergy requirements in advance.

Thursday, 30 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 00109 20209
Nearest postcode:
LU6 2JP
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Start time:
10:00 am

The London Gliding Club

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