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East Of England
Central Bedfordshire
Whipsnade

Bridgewater Monument – Dunstable Downs loop from Whipsnade

Moderate

4.5

(4)

13

riders

Bridgewater Monument – Dunstable Downs loop from Whipsnade

02:29

32.3km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 53 m for 119 m

After 1.87 km for 124 m

After 32.2 km for 124 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

Whipsnade Tree Cathedral

Nature Reserve

2

2.85 km

Studham Lane – Whipsnade Zoo Boundary Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Passing along the traffic free Studham Lane you have Whipsnade Zoo to the west. The surface here is tarmac but have the leaves and verges have encroached making it a countryside delight

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3

3.10 km

View of the Wallaby Enclosure, Whipsnade Zoo

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is part of the Chiltern Way

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6.25 km

Ravensdell Wood

Forest

5

6.94 km

Hemel Hempstead Field Path

Highlight • Trail

Found it quite hard to cross, cars come at speed. Then greated with very steep incline and the uncut field dosent help either

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6

7.60 km

lovely views as you cycle up or down especially nice as the views surprise as you leave the woods.

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7

10.5 km

Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a Theravada Buddhist Monastery, established in 1984 (Theravada means "School of the Elders"). It is an unusual sight in the rural setting of the Chilterns. The main goal …

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14.8 km

Frithsden Beeches

Forest

9

18.8 km

An interesting descent or ascent on a wooded embankment

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10

20.0 km

Bridgewater Monument

Highlight • Monument

This Tower was built in memory of Francis Egerton, who was the Third Duke of Bridgewater. Egerton was an expert in inland navigation. He was involved in the construction of …

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11

31.9 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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B

32.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

10.2 km

5.25 km

2.98 km

1.78 km

Surfaces

10.6 km

10.3 km

4.64 km

3.93 km

2.60 km

230 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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