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Dunstable Downs – Emily's Tea Shop loop from Harlington

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Dunstable Downs – Emily's Tea Shop loop from Harlington

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Dunstable Downs – Emily's Tea Shop loop from Harlington

04:24

71.7km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16 m for 9 m

After 71.8 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.2 km

Cycle Path to the Chilterns

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

much safer than cycling on the road

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14.5 km

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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22.0 km

Gaddesden Lane

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Stunning lane leading north from St Albans and towards the Chilterns. Long sections of quiet car free road with some lovely views on both sides.

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29.5 km

Obelisk on The Common

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely bit of green to rest on with a picnic and with pub close by to grab a quick pint at.

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30.3 km

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Fabulous cakes and snacks, good coffee, freshly-cut sandwiches use tasty bread from local Redbournbury Mill.

Snug inside with comfy chairs and bookcases with cycling books and magazines to read as …

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41.1 km

Gustard Wood

Forest

47.7 km

Emily's Tea Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe set on a smallholding, lots of room for bikes and seating inside and out. Good coffee and cakes.

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52.1 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely valley view with fields on either side. A very quiet road that's a pleasure to ride.

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59.0 km

Burnwell Spinneys

Forest

70.9 km

The Hub & Spoke Café Harlington

Highlight • Cafe

You have to divert off the through routes to find this one in group of a shops next to the green. Exceptional café in ordinary but peaceful and pleasant surroundings. Handy for the Chilterns Cycleway

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71.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.8 km

4.16 km

1.36 km

676 m

410 m

304 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.8 km

5.91 km

687 m

385 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

29°C

11°C

0 %

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Dunstable Downs – Emily's Tea Shop loop from Harlington

Cycle Path to the Chilterns

Dunstable Downs

Gaddesden Lane

Obelisk on The Common

HUB Coffee and Cycle Station

Emily's Tea Shop

View of the Valley

The Hub & Spoke Café Harlington

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