Barton-le-Clay, Pegsdon Hills

This walk showcases the best of the North Chilterns featuring rolling chalk downland and panoramic views.
Starting in Barton-le-Clay, we head towards the Barton Hills National Nature Reserve. The climb to the top offers incredible views over North Bedfordshire. From the Barton Hills, we connect to the ancient Icknield Way, often described as England's oldest road, a prehistoric path that runs along the chalk escarpment. In the Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve, we ascend Deacon Hill for some of the best 360 degrees views in the area, often referred to as John Bunyan’s Delectable Mountains. We then descend from the hills to the picturesque village of Hexton, a model 1920s village, a perfect place for a pub stop at The Raven, before heading back to Barton-le-Clay.