Dunstable Downs
Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
Spectacular views of rolling chalk grasslands and a seemingly endless sky in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Stand on top of Dunstable Downs for a view that will simply take your breath away. There are several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designated for the quality of the chalk grasslands.
As well as two Scheduled Ancient Monuments (Five Knolls and Medieval Rabbit Warrens) there are many other historical features and the site has much to offer.
There are miles of footpaths across the chalk grasslands of the Downs including several circular walks. The Downs have a fascinating history and an abundance of plants and wildlife.
Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate is in Chilterns AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 9 August 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Dunstable Downs Country Park Information
Dunstable Downs Country Park Address
Dunstable Road, Whipsnade LU6 2GY, UK
LU6 2GY
Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstable-downs-chilterns-gateway-and-whipsnade-estate/
Get directionsDunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate Information
Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate Address
Dunstable Road, Whipsnade LU6 2GY, UK
LU6 2GY
Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstable-downs-chilterns-gateway-and-whipsnade-estate/
Get directionsLocal History around Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate
There are some historic monuments around including:
Bowl barrow on Ivinghoe Hills, 240m south of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemeteryWarren Knoll: a motte castle reused as a warrenTilsworth Manor moated siteThorn Spring moated site and associated woodbanksTwo barrows at Bridgewater MonumentFive Knolls round barrow cemetery: three bell barrows, two bowl barrows and two pond barrows on Dunstable DownFishponds south east of Chalgrave ManorBarn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church FarmRoman site on Moneybury HillBowl barrow on Ivinghoe Hills, 460m south of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemeteryChurch Farm moated site and associated settlement and cultivation earthworksRomano-British settlement and earthworks on Berkhamsted CommonBowl barrow on Ivinghoe Hills, 480m south of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemeteryPark Farm moated site, deer park and fishpondsEarthwork at Wards CoombeMedieval village 100m west of Zouches FarmIcehouse 320m south west of Ashridge CollegeTotternhoe Castle: a motte and bailey castle, medieval quarries and cultivation terracesBowl barrow on Ivinghoe Beacon Hill, 230m east of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemeteryA medieval warren on Dunstable DownsDunstable PrioryMaiden Bower hillfortSite of Roman villa E of churchBell barrow on Moneybury Hill, 500m NNE of the Bridgewater Monument.Bowl barrow on Gallows Hill 180m south-east of Beacon LodgeA slight univallate hillfort and bowl barrow on Ivinghoe Beacon Hill.
