The Icknield Way – The Baulk Climb loop from Pegsdon Hills

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The Icknield Way – The Baulk Climb loop from Pegsdon Hills

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The Icknield Way – The Baulk Climb loop from Pegsdon Hills

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9.38km

120m

Running

Moderate run. 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 21, 2026

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1.53 km

View from Noon Hill, Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.58 km

View from Noon Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

An outstanding view from Noon Hill, part of Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve. You may spot some grazing livestock up here. As well as birds of prey gliding on the thermals.

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1.89 km

Icknield Way Woodland Trail

Highlight • Trail

Torn between wanting to enjoy the flow of trail and stopping to admire the tree canopy. In November, you may be riding on a rich carpet of fallen copper red leaves.

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2.17 km

The Icknield Way

Highlight • Historical Site

The Icknield Way is an ancient path linking east and west of England may date back as far as 6000BC.

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5.45 km

The Baulk Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beat me with the 34T chainring on, next time I am going to do this, I need to make sure I fit the 30T.

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8.60 km

Icknield Way Alongside Pegsdon Hills

Highlight • Forest

Cycled this in dry weather on my gravel bike in summer and really enjoyed every part of it. A little overgrown in a few places. I would imagine in the wet or after heavy rainfall, this to be hard work.

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