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Sitting on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, Kensworth is a village defined largely by its elevation and its proximity to the Dunstable Downs. It is divided into two main parts: Kensworth Village along the Common and the upper settlement around the Church End area. Historically, the village was part of Hertfordshire until boundary changes in 1897 brought it into Bedfordshire, and that sense of being a border settlement remains. The local landscape is dominated by the massive Chalk Pit, which has been a major site of flint and chalk extraction for decades and serves as a reminder of the geography that shaped the region. While it feels tucked away, the village is practical for those heading south, with the M1 junction at nearby Slip End providing a quick route toward London or Luton. For those on foot, the many bridleways lead directly into the National Trust land at the Downs, offering some of the highest viewpoints in the East of England.