Ivinghoe Beacon, at the northern end of the Chiltern Hills, is the start (or finish) point of both the Ridgeway and Icknield Way National Trails. The Ridgeway runs westwards, passing …

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Start point

Train Station

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2.91 km

Pitstone Hill

The views are spectacular in all directions as you run along this elevated section of the Ridgeway National Trail. The route follows the ancient Iron Age earthworks of Grim’s Ditch. …

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5.71 km

View from Ivinghoe Beacon

At 233m (764ft), you can bask in panoramic views at the top of Ivinghoe Beacon. Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire are all within your sights. It’s the official start of the …

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5.91 km

Whipsnade White Lion

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 …

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11.4 km

Bridgewater Monument

There's a viewing platform on top of the Bridgewater Monument, which is open between April to September. On a clear day you can see all the way to Canary Wharf …

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14.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.07 km

2.80 km

2.78 km

589 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.38 km

5.39 km

1.08 km

312 m

146 m

Elevation

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Ivinghoe Beacon & the Ridgeway Trail loop from Tring station — Chilterns

Pitstone Hill

View from Ivinghoe Beacon

Whipsnade White Lion

Bridgewater Monument

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