This area of the Bedfordshire Hertfordshire border is excellent walking country.
You will find areas of SSI and history from pre bronze age. There are Hill Forts, Round and Long Barrows, Terracing and Earthworks.
Nummerous lime pits on the chalk up lands which were used for lime both for building and farming.

Evidence of roman occupation and local resistance.
The area is crossed by the Icknield Way probably the oldest route in the UK
Check my website for many other walks and details of walking in this area of the Chilterns
imcintosh.com/walking-north-herts-and-south-beds

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1. Knocking Hoe National Nature Reserve and Deacon Hill loop from Hexton Road Car Park — Chiltern Hills

5.82km

01:37

110m

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Oughtonhead Common & Pegsdon Hills loop from Hitchin - Chiltern Hills

24.6km

06:30

230m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View from the Pegsdon Hills – Deacon Hill summit loop from Hexton

11.5km

03:09

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Shillington, Central Bedfordshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Pegsdon Hills Viewpoint

1. Knocking Hoe National Nature Reserve and Deacon Hill loop from Hexton Road Car Park — Chiltern Hills

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3. View from the Pegsdon Hills – Deacon Hill summit loop from Hexton

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