2 miles (3km)

Luton’s remarkable church can be seen framed in the window at the end of the vast indoor shopping centre. Along one side is the old high street, whilst on the other is the River Lea and the little streets where the hat industry was once concentrated. This section is a short walk between Luton’s two stations – but it can take some time, as there is much to delay the walker.

Refreshments
Luton: Many cafes in shopping centre and town.
Luton: The Brache, Osborne Road; open all day; on Walk on southern edge of town.

Accommodation
Luton: Premier Travel Inn (The Brache), Osborne Road LU1 3HJ (01582 421900). On Walk near southern edge of town in this section.

Transport
Luton: National Rail.Luton Airport Parkway.

Tourist Information
Luton: Luton Central Library, St George’s Square (01582 401579).

Map
OS Explorer 193 (Luton & Stevenage) and 182 (St Albans & Hatfield).