Ivinghoe Beacon – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Little Gaddesden

Running trails & routes

Ivinghoe Beacon – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Little Gaddesden

Moderate

5.0

(2)

runners

Ivinghoe Beacon – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Little Gaddesden

01:32

13.3km

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.31 km

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 …

Tip by

1.91 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 …

Tip by

3.01 km

Viewpoint

3.34 km

View of The Coombe

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

Tip by

7.01 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 …

Tip by

7.20 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 …

Tip by

7.89 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.

Tip by

8.21 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.

Tip by