Directions from M1 or A5 South Please note that the route from Junction 11 of the M1 through to the centre of Dunstable can be very busy on a Saturday lunchtime and this short journey could easily take 30-40 minutes. Please allow extra time or use the route below. This route is designed to avoid Dunstable Town Centre which can be very busy during Saturday lunchtime. |
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Distance | Directions |
0 miles | Leave M1 at Junction 9 signposted A5 Whipsnade. Take first exit onto A5 heading North. Pass Holiday Inn Hotel on right. Pass Markyate Village. Pass TOTAL petrol station on left. |
3.3 miles |
At Packhorse Pub turn left onto B4540 towards Whipsnade, Kensworth. |
5.5 miles |
At Whipsnade Heath roundabout, take 3rd exit onto Whipsnade Road B4541 towards Dunstable Downs. Admire fantastic local scenery, gliders, hang-gliders, kites etc but watch the road too ! Descend hill towards Dunstable. |
7.7 miles |
At roundabout take first exit onto Tring Road B489 - Get into right hand lane immediately. |
7.8 miles | At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Totternhoe Road. |
8.2 miles | Continue straight ahead onto Dunstable Road. Descend hill. |
8.8 miles |
Lancot Park is on the right (you'll see it as you descend the hill). |
Directions from M1 North
Best to get off at junction 12 Flitwick and approach via A505 by-pass and into Totternhoe (please drive carefully) - Junction 11 is usually bad news.