Local Environment
Dunstable is positioned in the Northernmost area of the Chiltern Hills which presents mile upon mile of outstanding open countryside with significant environmental interest.
Dunstable Downs |
For anyone visiting Dunstable a trip to the nearby Dunstable Downs, managed by the National Trust, is a must! For a start, its free! There are stunning views over several counties on a clear day and you can watch gliders being launched skyward from the London Gliding Club, hang gliders and paragliders offering colourful displays and kite flyers testing their resolve against the natural elements.
Toilets are provided. The Visitors Centre carries an extensive stock of refreshments and houses an interesting presentation of the area's history. There's plenty of space for picnics and a host of walks along the rim and base of the slopes with a wide variety of natural fauna and flora including orchids, cowslips and rare butterflies to experience.
Blows Downs to the West of the town was recently acquired for the community by the Wildlife Trust, funded by Dunstable Town Council and the National Lottery. The Downs area, together with acres of open public areas, marked rights of way, ample parks and well-maintained gardens, provide something in and around the town for residents and visitors all year round!.
Relevant points of contact include:
Dunstable Downs Visitors Centre Tel: 01582 608489
London Gliding Club Tel: 01582 663419 E-Mail info@gliding.powernet.co.uk
Paragliding Centre 6 Wallingford Walk St Albans, Herts. AL1 2JJ Tel: 01727 848084
Ramblers Association Tel: 01582 703974
Parks & Gardens (Dunstable Council) Tel: 01582 890603
Archaeology (Beds County Council) Tel: 01234 270002
Country Parks & Heritage Sites - Dunstable Downs (Beds County Council) Tel: 01767 601042
Rights of Way (Beds County Council) Tel: 01234 363222
Footpaths - Towns (South Beds District Council) Tel: 01582 472222
Footpaths - Villages and Rural Areas (South Beds District Council) Tel: 01582 472222
London Gliding Club |
Whipsnade Wild Animal Park
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National Trust Wildlife |
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