Okay peeps! We have been for a reckie just so we could assess directions for those of you not familiar with the area.
If you are heading to Dunstable Downs using the
M1 we recommend that you exit from Junction 11. If you are heading south turn right onto the
A505 towards Dunstable (If heading North turn left).
Drive straight over Poynters Rd roundabout and you will pass Tesco on your left.
LOOK OUT FOR THE SPEED CAMERAS ON THIS ROAD IT IS 30MPH.
Go straight over the major traffic lights junction of the
A5 in Dunstable - the sign says The Downs and Animal Park.
Dunstable Police station will be on your left.
Go over the roundabout and then over a double roundabout.
Follow the sign for The Downs and turn left onto Whipsnade Road. (It is the
B489)
Follow this road, you will pass Dunstable Golf Club on your left, pass the first car park and turn right and park in the visitors centre.
We chose this one cos it's got toilets there!!!! There is also a little shop and a cafe. (It is a little pricey tho) Hot drinks and meals, sarnies and snacks are available. Mr Whippy Ice Cream van parks nearby too.
We checked out the local bylaws and you can use a disposable barbeque as long as you don't allow the grass to catch light or start a deliberate fire!
It is also a local kiteflying area so if you have one pack it just in case, there is also plenty of room for the kids to run around or set up a footie game (or cricket etc).
If you are travelling on the
A5 from Milton Keynes, turn right at the major traffic lights in Dunstable onto the
A505 travel past the police station and follow the rest of the directions above.
If travelling from London on the
A5 turn left at the major traffic lights in Dunstable onto the
A505 and travel past the police station following the rest of the directions above.
Hope this helps you plan your journey, see you all on June 2nd from 12.30 onwards. Currently working on a wet weather plan too (but of course we won't need one!)
this is the site for the visitors centre
http://www.chilternsgateway.org.uk/
Felicity,
