Ivinghoe Beacon – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Ivinghoe

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Ivinghoe Beacon – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Ivinghoe

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Ivinghoe Beacon – Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Ivinghoe

01:17

4.41km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

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Parking

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387 m

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 the zoo so they didn't scare the animals. Others believe that it was an elaborate advert. In 2017/18, the lion was refurbished with a donated 800 tonnes of chalk so now it can be appreciated from quite some distance.

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574 m

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 the summit for navigation and communication. Due to the wind blowing up the hill, you'll often see model aircraft enthusiasts engaged in 'slope soaring' when the weather is good.

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682 m

The Ridgeway: Walk to the Beacon

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not easy to cross Beacon road as it is a blind corner - be super careful

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1.16 km

Beacon Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Tricky to get to on bike, but a great view from the top of Beacon Hill

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1.32 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.

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1.64 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.

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2.61 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 short hop from Ivinghoe Beacon, the termination of the Ridgeway National Trail.

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