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The Icknield Way – View of Knocking Hoe loop from Pirton

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The Icknield Way – View of Knocking Hoe loop from Pirton

Moderate

4.9

(12)

hikers

The Icknield Way – View of Knocking Hoe loop from Pirton

03:56

14.4km

230m

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 6, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.99 km

Lodgefield Plantation Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A beautiful woodland and rows of trees, pretty wide-open fields and grassland and gorgeous views of miles and miles of the countryside from here. Life is good.

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3.77 km

Wellbury Lower Wood

Forest

4.99 km

Traditional House in Little Offley

Highlight • Settlement

6.53 km

Kingshill Plantation

Forest

8.89 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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9.47 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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10.8 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 …

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11.9 km

View from the Pegsdon Hills

Highlight • Natural

Amazing views on a clear day

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12.8 km

View of the Knocking Hoe National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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12.8 km

Wood Lane and Countryside View in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.51 km

6.14 km

961 m

646 m

134 m

Surfaces

7.65 km

3.80 km

2.53 km

409 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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The Icknield Way – View of Knocking Hoe loop from Pirton

Lodgefield Plantation Path

Traditional House in Little Offley

The Icknield Way

View from Noon Hill, Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve

View of Knocking Hoe

View from the Pegsdon Hills

View of the Knocking Hoe National Nature Reserve

Wood Lane and Countryside View in Chilterns National Landscape

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