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.

Luke Hughes

May 23, 2020

Hiking

Great views from the top and the surrounding areas offer great planning opportunities as you can go from the exposed hilltop with great views to trails across fields and woodlands and have the opportunity to have a flat walk or one full of hills.

Isaac Kenyon

May 28, 2020

Hiking

From the Ivinghoe Beacon you can see the Whipsnade Lion and in 2006 that lion was illuminated in the dark

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1. Ashridge Estate & Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Tring - Chiltern Hills

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2. Ashridge Boundary Trail North

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Hike the moderate Ashridge Boundary Trail North, a 9.8-mile route through ancient woodlands and dramatic landscapes with panoramic views fro

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3. Moneybury Hill, Ivinghoe Beacon and Pitstone Hill – Chiltern Hills

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03:34

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 220 m

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www.ivinghoe.org.uk/

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Location: Ivinghoe, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Ivinghoe Beacon

1. Ashridge Estate & Ivinghoe Beacon loop from Tring - Chiltern Hills

2. Ashridge Boundary Trail North

3. Moneybury Hill, Ivinghoe Beacon and Pitstone Hill – Chiltern Hills

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