Heritage Walk No.5 The High Street

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Start from the opposite side of Dunstable Road from the Fire Station (at No.92) The walk will highlight the buildings on the East Side of the High Street when you start and the return will feature the buildings on the west side of the High Street.

When you reach The Hub cyclists' venue, turn right into Fish Street. Walk along Fish Street observing the buildings on both sides of the road.

At the end of Fish Street with the War Memorial in front of you, turn left into The Park. Walk up the hill with the Parish Centre on your right.

At the top, turn right and walk along the road through the housing estate until you come to the T junction with Chequer Lane. Turn left and walk up the ramp on to the old railway track, the Nickey Line.

Walk along the track and cross the bridge over the southern end of the High Street. Take the steps down to the High Street and turn right. To the right you will pass the Industrial Estate once the site of a Jam Factory.

Beyond the industrial estate on this side of the High Street, there are two properties.

Staying on the same side as the industrial estate, turn your attention to the opposite side of the road and proceed up the High Street.

You have now completed the walk.