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Ivinghoe Beacon
Hill and landmark in Buckinghamshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ivinghoe Beacon is a prominent hill and landmark in Buckinghamshire, England, 233 m (757 ft) above sea level[1] in the Chiltern Hills, close to Ivinghoe and Aldbury. Dunstable, Berkhamsted and Tring are nearby.
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Ivinghoe Beacon | |
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![]() Ivinghoe Beacon, looking north from the Ridgeway | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
Coordinates | 51°50′31″N 0°36′21″W |
Geography | |
Ivinghoe Beacon shown within Buckinghamshire | |
Location | Ivinghoe |
Parent range | Chiltern Hills |
OS grid | SP961168 |
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The Beacon lies within the Ashridge Estate and is managed and owned by the National Trust.[2][3] It is the starting point of the Icknield Way to the east, and the Ridgeway long-distance path to the west.
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Ivinghoe Beacon is a popular spot for walkers and sightseers. Model aircraft enthusiasts also use lift generated by the wind blowing up the hill to fly their unpowered aircraft – a technique known as slope soaring.[4]