Ivinghoe Beacon is a prominent hill and landmark in the Chiltern Hills, standing 249m (817ft) above sea level. It is situated close to the village of Ivinghoe in Buckinghamshire, between the towns of Wendover, Aylesbury and Tring. It is the starting point of the Icknield Way to the east, and The Ridgeway long-distance path to the west. While physically quite prominent, and higher than the surrounding ridge, the Beacon is not the highest point in the Chilterns, which is a few miles to the west at Coombe Hill near Wendover. The Beacon lies very close to the borders of nearby Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire and is higher than any point in these neighbouring counties. The Beacon is a popular weekend spot for walkers, sightseers and model aircraft enthusiasts.
External links
- Ivinghoe Soaring Association - Controls model slope soaring off Ivinghoe Beacon.
