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East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

Shillington

Pegsdon Hills Viewpoint – Deacon Hill summit loop from Pegsdon Hills

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Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Central Bedfordshire

Shillington

Pegsdon Hills Viewpoint – Deacon Hill summit loop from Pegsdon Hills

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Pegsdon Hills Viewpoint – Deacon Hill summit loop from Pegsdon Hills

03:18

11.6km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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1.42 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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1.54 km

Deacon Hill Summit

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Leave your bike at the gate and climb up via footpath for great view!

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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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Bench With a View

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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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View from Noon Hill

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An outstanding view from Noon Hill, part of Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve. You may spot some grazing livestock up here. As well as birds of prey gliding on the thermals.

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