Natural landmarks · East of England
Dunstable Downs Beacon
In or near Whipsnade.
Dunstable Downs Beacon — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Barbara Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dunstable Downs Beacon is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dunstable Downs Beacon is a prominent hill located in the West Midlands. It serves as a notable landmark and is part of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is significant for its panoramic views and its role in local history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8664, -0.5385
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Whipsnade
- Postcode
- LU6 2GY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/4635882597 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunstable Downs Beacon?
- Dunstable Downs Beacon is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU6 2GY), in the parish of Whipsnade.
- What is Dunstable Downs Beacon?
- Dunstable Downs Beacon — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunstable Downs Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU6 2GY.
- Is Dunstable Downs Beacon a protected site?
- Yes — Dunstable Downs Beacon is part of the Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dunstable Downs Beacon free to visit?
- Yes, Dunstable Downs Beacon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunstable Downs Beacon?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU6 2GY.