Totternhoe Knolls, Dunstable

Attractive chalk downland walk from the village of Totternhoe to the Castle Hill Mound and ancient hill fort.

 

 

Totternhoe Knolls Nature Reserve sits within an important medieval quarrying area; the resulting spoil tips are now home to a prolific range of wildflowers and butterflies, best seen during spring/summer months. There are some hill climbs, making this one of the more challenging walks, but you will be rewarded by panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.  

Coordinates: Decimal; 51.8887, -0.5789.
SP9778922130 (all-numeric format: 497789 222130) on the British national grid reference system.

Distance: 4 miles (allow 2 ½ hours) 

Start: Car park at Totternhoe Knolls. Follow brown sign from main road through village.   The car park is tucked away at the end of a narrow lane. Frequent bus service from Dunstable. 

Access Information: Steady climb up to Castle Hill from the car park, with optional steep climb to the summit. Later, another fairly steep hill climb before returning to Totternhoe, although there is a gentler short-cut alternative. 

Refreshments: Pub in Totternhoe and pubs and cafes in Dunstable.

For further information download the Chilterns Conservation Board brochure