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View of Pegsdon Hills – Deacon Hill summit loop from Pirton

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View of Pegsdon Hills – Deacon Hill summit loop from Pirton

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View of Pegsdon Hills – Deacon Hill summit loop from Pirton

03:03

11.1km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

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211 m

Wood Lane and Countryside View in Chilterns National Landscape

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A very nice and quiet lane to walk on, away from the streets and traffic noise, amongst the trees and with great countryside views, not to mention the strategically well-placed bench on the way!

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1.63 km

View of the Knocking Hoe National Nature Reserve

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Coming out of the woods on the Chiltern Way here will provide you with an absolutely stunning view of the countryside down below and, right next to you, of the …

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1.78 km

View of Pegsdon Hills

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The Pegsdon Hills are accessible from the small village of Pegsdon. Try incorporating part of the Icknield Way path to the South or adding the villages of Hexton or Pirton …

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2.56 km

View from the Pegsdon Hills

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Amazing views on a clear day

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4.87 km

View from Noon Hill, Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve

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This steep chalk hill within Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve offers one of the best views in the county. There is free parking south of Barton Road (B655).

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5.12 km

Highland cattle on Pegsdon Hills

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For the best light condition I would suggest to get here from 12 pm to the rest of the day. The path is not too hard but tent to decline on one side facing the valley.

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5.81 km

Deacon Hill summit

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Deacon Hill (172m), from which there are stunning views in essentially any direction (as long as you don't stare at your boots) is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (the …

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5.95 km

Pegsdon Hills Viewpoint

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This area of the Bedfordshire Hertfordshire border is excellent walking country.
You will find areas of SSI and history from pre bronze age. There are Hill Forts, Round and Long …

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

1.05 km

1.00 km

560 m

347 m

Surfaces

8.77 km

2.03 km

331 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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View of Pegsdon Hills – Deacon Hill summit loop from Pirton

Wood Lane and Countryside View in Chilterns National Landscape

View of the Knocking Hoe National Nature Reserve

View of Pegsdon Hills

View from the Pegsdon Hills

View from Noon Hill, Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve

Highland cattle on Pegsdon Hills

Deacon Hill summit

Pegsdon Hills Viewpoint

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