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Local information about Bedfordshire | Facts and Figures

What is the highest point in Bedfordshire?

• The highest point is on Dunstable Downs (243 metres above sea level).

What is the area of Bedfordshire?

• Bedfordshire covers 119,208 hectares, Bedford Borough covers 47,641 hectares, Mid Bedfordshire covers 50,285 hectares and South Bedfordshire 21,282 hectares (figures from Bedfordshire Online, September 2005).

Where can I find historical information about geography in Bedfordshire?

• Bedfordshire Libraries Virtual Library has extracts from local studies publications and articles about Bedfordshire geology and geography.