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:
Dunstable PrioryMaiden Bower hillfortWarren Knoll: a motte castle reused as a warrenBowl barrow on Ivinghoe Hills, 480m south of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemeteryBowl barrow on Gallows Hill 180m south-east of Beacon LodgeEarthwork at Wards CoombePark Farm moated site, deer park and fishpondsIcehouse 320m south west of Ashridge CollegeRomano-British settlement and earthworks on Berkhamsted CommonBell barrow on Moneybury Hill, 500m NNE of the Bridgewater Monument.Site of Roman villa E of churchChurch Farm moated site and associated settlement and cultivation earthworksFishponds south east of Chalgrave ManorTwo barrows at Bridgewater MonumentBarn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church FarmBowl barrow on Ivinghoe Beacon Hill, 230m east of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemeteryRoman site on Moneybury HillBowl barrow on Ivinghoe Hills, 240m south of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemeteryMedieval village 100m west of Zouches FarmBowl barrow on Ivinghoe Hills, 460m south of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemeteryTotternhoe Castle: a motte and bailey castle, medieval quarries and cultivation terracesTilsworth Manor moated siteThorn Spring moated site and associated woodbanksA medieval warren on Dunstable DownsFive Knolls round barrow cemetery: three bell barrows, two bowl barrows and two pond barrows on Dunstable DownA slight univallate hillfort and bowl barrow on Ivinghoe Beacon Hill.
