Sunday, 10 April 2011

Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire

Dunstable Downs offer the most amazing views of the Vale of Aylesbury and the Chiltern Ridge.   It is very popular for kite-flying and gliders.

The Chilterns Gateway Center is owned by the Central Bedfordshire Council but managed by the National Trust.  The food and drinks are good, and reasonably priced.  You only have to pay £1.50 for the car park if you are not an NT member (or disabled).  There is a well-stocked shop selling various knick-knacks, jams, books etc.  I saw a noticeboard with a list of various birds that had recently been spotted in the area, a very long list indeed.  So next time will take my binos.

The kites are lovely to watch, not many gliders the day I went, perhaps it wasn't windy enough - lots of dog walkers, hikers and families enjoying the space.  Smashing day out!







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