Dovhouse Lane – Ivinghoe Beacon Climb loop from Slip End

Dovhouse Lane – Ivinghoe Beacon Climb loop from Slip End

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Dovhouse Lane – Ivinghoe Beacon Climb loop from Slip End

01:41

34.2km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.80 km

Dovhouse Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

To my mind, a must: straight, slightly downhill section of road; good tarmac; little traffic; few intersections (all rare things). Probably the best segment to test your personal top speed!

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8.32 km

View of the Downs and Vale, Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The road is set back from the best views, as the road levels out look for gaps that provide access to the best views of the Downs and Vale

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17.2 km

Ivinghoe Beacon Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Filming location for 'Kef Bir' in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

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19.3 km

Ivinghoe Beacon Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long, drawn out climb to the top of Ivinghoe Beacon. it does flood often during heavy rain. You pass many bluebells at springtime.

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21.5 km

Little Gaddesden Lodge

Highlight • Castle

A Grade II listed building that looks quite striking when you cycle past

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22.8 km

Alford Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Alford Cross, standing at the entrance to the Ashridge Estate, decent place to sit down for a break quickly

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24.6 km

Hudnall Lane and Pedley Hill Cycling Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Watch out for the junction in the valley.

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34.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

998 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

10.6 km

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

8°C

76 %

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Dovhouse Lane – Ivinghoe Beacon Climb loop from Slip End

Dovhouse Lane

View of the Downs and Vale, Chilterns National Landscape

Ivinghoe Beacon Climb

Ivinghoe Beacon Climb

Little Gaddesden Lodge

Alford Cross

Hudnall Lane and Pedley Hill Cycling Route

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