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East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

Cycle Path to the Chilterns – Dunstable Downs loop from Harlington

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

Cycle Path to the Chilterns – Dunstable Downs loop from Harlington

Hard

5

riders

Cycle Path to the Chilterns – Dunstable Downs loop from Harlington

04:26

71.6km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20 m for 39 m

After 71.7 km for 39 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

11.2 km

View of the Luton–Dunstable Busway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along side the express bus lane there is a biek path that takes you out of Luton to Dunstable.

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2

14.1 km

Cycle Path to the Chilterns

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

much safer than cycling on the road

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3

15.4 km

Dunstable Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

With breathtaking views, scheduled monuments to explore, and several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Dunstable Downs is a fantastic place to spend some time.

Situated within the Chilterns Area …

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4

22.8 km

Gaddesden Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stunning lane leading north from St Albans and towards the Chilterns. Long sections of quiet car free road with some lovely views on both sides.

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5

30.3 km

Obelisk on The Common

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely bit of green to rest on with a picnic and with pub close by to grab a quick pint at.

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6

31.1 km

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Fabulous cakes and snacks, good coffee, freshly-cut sandwiches use tasty bread from local Redbournbury Mill.

Snug inside with comfy chairs and bookcases with cycling books and magazines to read as …

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42.0 km

Gustard Wood

Forest

8

48.6 km

Emily's Tea Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe set on a smallholding, lots of room for bikes and seating inside and out. Good coffee and cakes.

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9

52.9 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely valley view with fields on either side. A very quiet road that's a pleasure to ride.

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59.9 km

Burnwell Spinneys

Forest

B

71.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.4 km

6.56 km

1.20 km

734 m

410 m

342 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.3 km

5.79 km

1.16 km

304 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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