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Barton-Le-Clay

Pegsdon Hills Viewpoint – Deacon Hill summit loop from Barton-le-Clay

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Central Bedfordshire
Barton-Le-Clay

Pegsdon Hills Viewpoint – Deacon Hill summit loop from Barton-le-Clay

Hard

5.0

(2)

24

hikers

Pegsdon Hills Viewpoint – Deacon Hill summit loop from Barton-le-Clay

05:30

20.5km

240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.60 km

View from Galley Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Galley Hill rises to 186m here and provides you with lovely views of the other hills (including Warden Hill to the south of here), the countryside below, and the city of Luton with all of its suburbs.

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2

7.51 km

Amazing place on a clear day.

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3

7.57 km

Ward's Wood Bluebells

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Moderate trail for all to explore

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4

8.65 km

Moderate trail for all to explore and enjoy

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10.0 km

Lilley Hoo

Forest

6

12.4 km

This steep chalk hill within Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve offers one of the best views in the county. There is free parking south of Barton Road (B655).

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7

13.8 km

Pegsdon Hills Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area of the Bedfordshire Hertfordshire border is excellent walking country.
You will find areas of SSI and history from pre bronze age. There are Hill Forts, Round and Long …

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8

14.0 km

Deacon Hill summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Deacon Hill (172m), from which there are stunning views in essentially any direction (as long as you don't stare at your boots) is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (the …

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9

15.2 km

View of Knocking Hoe

Highlight • Natural

As you traverse the wilds of Barton hills, listen carefully for the sound of fresh water, bubbling from the spring at the foot of the hills. A remarkable thing to …

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16.6 km

Mill Lane Plantation

Forest

B

20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.30 km

7.39 km

1.99 km

1.20 km

1.10 km

501 m

Surfaces

9.37 km

4.17 km

2.82 km

1.68 km

1.24 km

1.19 km

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 8 May

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