Ivinghoe Beacon – Aldbury Village Pond loop from Dancersend

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Ivinghoe Beacon – Aldbury Village Pond loop from Dancersend

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Ivinghoe Beacon – Aldbury Village Pond loop from Dancersend

05:46

49.2km

720m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

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2.99 km

View of Dancersend Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are lovely views on offer here across Dancersend Nature Reserve. This section of the route can get a bit muddy after rain, so is best to complete after a dry spell.

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4.31 km

Pavis Wood

Forest

18.7 km

Ivinghoe Beacon

Highlight • Summit

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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18.9 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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23.1 km

Pitstone Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The views are spectacular in all directions as you run along this elevated section of the Ridgeway National Trail. The route follows the ancient Iron Age earthworks of Grim’s Ditch. …

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27.3 km

Aldbury Village Pond

Highlight • Settlement

This small 'chocolate box' village is not quite as understated as it seems. Due to its closeness in proximity to Elstree Studio, it has been featured in quite the array …

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31.7 km

Tring Park Temple

Highlight • Monument

Enjoy a glorious run through Tring Park, a grassy parkland and Site of Special Scientific Interest situated on the Chiltern ridge within the Chiltern Hills AONB.

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35.5 km

High Scrubs

Forest

37.0 km

Cholesbury Camp

Archaeological Site

44.6 km

Wendover Woods

Highlight • Forest

Wendover Woods is a gorgeous area of woodland situated on the northern edge of the Chiltern Hills near Aylesbury. You'll be running through forest trails surrounded by towering canopies and …

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45.5 km