Hertfordshire Walks

Ivinghoe Beacon Walks & Route Maps

Ivinghoe Beacon walk, Hertfordshire
Ivinghoe Beacon · Photo: Rob Farrow

Set on the edge of the beautiful Chiltern Hills, these walks make the most of the dramatic landscape around Ivinghoe Beacon, with steep climbs, open downland and far-reaching views.

Whether you choose the shorter route to the summit or the longer circuit across the surrounding hills, these walks offer a rewarding challenge and some of the finest panoramic scenery in the area.

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Walk information

Ivinghoe Beacon Walk 1

Walk distance
2 miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This is a short but relatively strenuous walk that takes you to the summit of the lovely Beacon Hill.

You'll start by descending down one side of the Steps hill, before then climbing back up the Beacon Hill to the summit where you'll enjoy wonderful views before heading back to the start.

If you want to avoid some of the climbing on this walk, you can simply walk anticlockwise instead to the summit of Beacon Hill and then retrace your steps to the car park.

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Walk information

Ivinghoe Beacon Walk 2

Walk distance
4¾ miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

If you really want a work out, then this second route option takes you on a hilly adventure in this lovely area of mini peaks.

You'll first descend down Steps Hill before then climbing back up Beacon hill where you'll enjoy beautiful views.

After that, you'll walk over the top of Steps Hill and then Clipper Down before heading back to the start through more undulating countryside and woodland.

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Hertfordshire Walks App

Follow the Ivinghoe Beacon walks with GPS guidance

It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.

Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 400 Hertfordshire walks
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Expanded route map for Ivinghoe Beacon Walk 1, a 2 mile circular walk in Hertfordshire