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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

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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