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Ivinghoe Beacon – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Little Gaddesden

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Ivinghoe Beacon – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Little Gaddesden

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5.0

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Ivinghoe Beacon – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Little Gaddesden

01:25

12.6km

210m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

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508 m

Bluebell Woods at Ashridge Estate

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Ashridge Estate is a glorious place for a hike, with around 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) of oak and beech woodlands, beautiful commons and quintessential chalk downlands. It's a treat …

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972 m

Bridgewater Monument

Highlight • Monument

This Tower was built in memory of Francis Egerton, who was the Third Duke of Bridgewater. Egerton was an expert in inland navigation. He was involved in the construction of …

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1.58 km

Moneybury Hill Barrow

Highlight • Historical Site

Victorian reproduction of an 18c shooting lodge. Before the Trust took over the estate, workers were sometimes given areas to maintain as a form of pension. This particular area was …

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5.02 km

View of The Coombe

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From up here, you are treated to beautiful valley views from a height of 561 feet (171 m). This viewpoint lies on the Icknield Way Path and is just a …

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6.61 km

Whipsnade White Lion

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lion was carved into the hills overlooking Dunstable Downs close to Whipsnade Zoo in 1931-33. Some say it was to remind pilots not to fly too low when crossing …

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6.80 km

Standing at 764 feet (233 m), Ivinghoe Beacon towers over the surrounding countryside. Offering views of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire, it’s named after the fires that were once lit at …

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7.49 km

Ivinghoe Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy to follow regional and national trails through here with varying spaces including woodland and hills, and Ivinghoe Beacon is a great pit stop to take in the 360 views.

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7.81 km

Steps Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the summit of Steps Hill, you are treated to wonderful views over Beacon Hill and the ever-charming Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.79 km

2.09 km

455 m

249 m

Surfaces

6.78 km

2.72 km

1.71 km

1.21 km

167 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Ivinghoe Beacon – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Little Gaddesden

Bluebell Woods at Ashridge Estate

Bridgewater Monument

Moneybury Hill Barrow

View of The Coombe

Whipsnade White Lion

Ivinghoe Beacon

Ivinghoe Beacon

Steps Hill

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