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Ivinghoe Beacon

Ivinghoe, South East England

The northern end of the Ridgeway, a chalk hill with wide views and a gentle approach from the car park.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min
Ivinghoe Beacon
Jeremy Bolwell · CC BY-SA 2.0

A short grassy climb from the Ivinghoe Beacon car park leads to a flat top with a trig point and Iron Age hill fort earthworks. Gliders from the nearby club often circle overhead. Link with Pitstone Hill for a longer loop.

Best time
Sunset
Open
All year
Getting there
National Trust car park on the Ridgeway road, narrow lane
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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