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Caddington and Blows Downs Walk

5.7 miles (9.2 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This circular walk explores the area to the north west of the Bedfordshire village of Caddington.
Starting from the village you'll follow footpaths north west towards Blows Downs which sits on the southern edge of neighbouring Dunstable. From the elevated spot there are some fine views over the surrounding Chiltern Hills and down to the town below.
You continue through some pleasant countryside with views towards Luton to the east.
After your walk you can relax in The Chequers Pub, Caddington. The 18th century pub is in a fine location overlooking the village green. It is dog friendly.

Postcode

LU1 4AF - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Caddington and Blows Downs Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Caddington and Blows Downs Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Photos

Caddington: All Saints Church & The Chequers Public House

Caddington: All Saints Church & The Chequers Public House

Northwest-facing view from the viewpoint at Blow's Downs SSSI.

Dunstable: Blow's Down or Downs. Looking northwards over Blow's Down towards Dunstable, parts of this northern edge of the Chilterns are SSSIs, and the chalk grassland site is important for migrant birds such as the ring ouzel.

GPS Files

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