Ivinghoe Beacon
A grassy Chiltern hilltop with a wide view over the vale, topped by the remains of an Iron Age hillfort.
From King's Cross St Pancras: 1 h 35 min by train · 1 h 32 min by car
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Time there: 1–2 h
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The summit stands 233 m above sea level and is the start of the Icknield Way, with the Ridgeway long-distance path linked to the west.
Faint remains of an early Iron Age hillfort survive on the top.
It is part of the National Trust's Ashridge Estate and a popular spot for walkers and model-glider flyers.
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