Dunstable Downs, a circular walk - Chilterns AONB Bedfordshire - Walk 2316

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Walk 2316 - Dunstable Downs, a circular walk

Region	Chilterns AONB
County/Area	Bedfordshire
Author	Barry Mackie
Length	4.0 miles / 6.5 km
Ascent	500 feet / 152 metres
Grade	easy

A circular walk on chalk hills that encompasses the highest point in Bedfordshire. Throughout the walk, especially from the higher ground, you can enjoy some wonderful views over the vale of Aylesbury.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

	OS Explorer	Sheet 181
	OS Explorer	Sheet 182
	OS Landranger	Sheet 166

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.

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