Ivinghoe Beacon, near Ivinghoe and Aldbury, Buckinghamshire
Ivinghoe Beacon
Viewpoint
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7.6
Wildland
1–2 hours
Time
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Cost
Big-sky
Feel
Why it's Wildland
7.6At 233 metres, Ivinghoe Beacon rises above the surrounding countryside. The summit is associated with Bronze Age burial mounds and faint remains of an Iron Age hillfort, and the hill is crossed by sections of the Ridgeway and Icknield Way.
The appeal is the exposed summit and its wide-ranging views, with a deeper human story beneath the skyline: reported Bronze Age burial mounds and traces of an Iron Age hillfort. It is more than a viewpoint, but the precise route and access details need checking before a planned walk.
Big-sky · Dramatic · Wild
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The experience
Head uphill to the beacon for open views across the surrounding countryside. The supplied sources also describe the summit as a starting point for walks along nearby trails, including sections of the Ridgeway and Icknield Way; confirm a suitable route and access before you go.
Things to do
Take in the summit views
Walk up to the beacon and look out across the surrounding counties; the supplied source describes sweeping panoramic views.
Walk a section of a long-distance route
Sections of the Ridgeway and Icknield Way pass the hill. Check current route information to choose a suitable section and starting point.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Allow 1–2 hours; walking time and route length are not verified.
Quick Escape: climb to the beacon
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Choose a suitable approach from a nearby trail and check access and conditions before starting.
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Walk to the summit and take in the surrounding views.
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Look for the reported earthwork remains; their precise location is not specified.
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Follow a section of the Ridgeway
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Use Ivinghoe Beacon as a point on a walk incorporating a section of the Ridgeway or Icknield Way.
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Plan the route length, start and return journey using current route information before setting out.
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Pause at the beacon for the views and reported archaeological features.
Verified history
The supplied source describes Ivinghoe Beacon as an ancient signal point and reports Bronze Age burial mounds and faint remains of an Iron Age hillfort. It also identifies the hill with sections of the Ridgeway and Icknield Way. The source does not provide dates or detailed archaeological evidence for these features.
When to go
· No evidence-backed recommendation supplied; check visibility and weather before visiting.
The supplied sources do not establish a best season.
Check the forecast and visibility before a hilltop walk; route conditions are not detailed in the supplied sources.
What to look for
Look for the reported faint remains of an Iron Age hillfort and Bronze Age burial mounds. Their exact positions and visibility are not specified in the supplied sources.
The story
Archaeology — reported Bronze Age burial mounds and faint Iron Age hillfort remains.
Best time to go
Check local conditions before visiting; no specific seasonal peak is established by the supplied sources.
No evidence-backed time of day is specified. Check forecast and visibility before setting out.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers · History lovers
Before you go
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Practical information
Opening & access
A hilltop viewpoint reached on foot from nearby trails. Confirm current access arrangements and route conditions before setting out.
Parking
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The hill is reached on foot from nearby trails; route gradients, surfaces and accessibility information are not established by the supplied sources. Check before visiting.
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Around Ivinghoe Beacon
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
