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The Icknield Way – Deacon Hill summit loop from Barton-le-Clay

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The Icknield Way – Deacon Hill summit loop from Barton-le-Clay

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The Icknield Way – Deacon Hill summit loop from Barton-le-Clay

04:17

16.1km

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: June 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.31 km

View from the Top of Barton Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

In autumn, very muddy terrain.

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2.35 km

Plum Pudding Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views of the surroundings and you can meet horses on the road.

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7.42 km

The Icknield Way

Highlight • Historical Site

The Icknield Way is an ancient path linking east and west of England may date back as far as 6000BC.

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8.04 km

View from Noon Hill, Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.33 km

Highland cattle on Pegsdon Hills

Highlight • Natural

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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9.02 km

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 summit area is rich in plant species, and there are birds here such as buzzards and numerous species of butterflies, too).

There is a bench to sit on as well. The hill is a gorgeous place to be and marvel at the beauty of the world.

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10.9 km

View of Knocking Hoe

Highlight • Natural

As you traverse the wilds of Barton hills, listen carefully for the sound of fresh water, bubbling from the spring at the foot of the hills. A remarkable thing to behold. We've not tried drinking it yet, but let us know if you're brave enough!

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12.3 km

Mill Lane Plantation

Forest

16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.40 km

5.13 km

1.44 km

1.10 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

8.82 km

2.67 km

2.52 km

960 m

751 m

395 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

26°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

December 4, 2022,In search of Plum Pudding #EnjoyWinterOutside

When i walked this, i went up Bonfire Knoll hill and missed Plum Pudding! Dont make my mistake, follow the ridge onto the pudding top where noted on one of the pictures. (Its all lovely anyway)

September 3, 2023,Bedfordshire - Barton and Pegsdon Hills [☀️🍁🍄🐦🏔️🍎🍺]

Our Rating: 8/10 (Beautiful, sunny weather, undulating glacial hills, little sign of wildlife except for a few sheep + goats + 3 red kites, excellent cider at The Raven pub)

May 11, 2024,Bedfordshire - Barton and Pegsdon Hills [☀️🍁🍄🐦🏔️🍎🍺]

Our Rating: 9/10 (a springtime favourite - glacial hills, horses, blossoms and greenery everywhere, and a turkey called "Tommy" in Hexton nearby The Raven pub)

April 16, 2022,Bedfordshire - Barton and Pegsdon Hills and spring

Our Rating: 8.5/10 (rolling hills with magnificent views, nature reserve, old growth trees, fresh water spring, a test for endurance!)

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The Icknield Way – Deacon Hill summit loop from Barton-le-Clay

View from the Top of Barton Hills

Plum Pudding Hill

The Icknield Way

Bench With a View

View from Noon Hill, Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve

Highland cattle on Pegsdon Hills

Deacon Hill summit

View of Knocking Hoe

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