Walk 236 | Walking the Best of Ivinghoe | Real Time #walkingtour #pov #ChilternHills

Mrs W and I are training for a walking event in September 2026, and the Chiltern Hills around Ivinghoe offer exactly the kind of terrain we need, gentle slopes, steep climbs, big views, and plenty of elevation. For this session, I put together a 6‑mile figure‑of‑eight route with just under 1,000 feet of ascent, perfect for building strength and stamina. My walk begins in Ivinghoe village, heading out across the open fields towards Pitstone Windmill before rising gradually to Pitstone Hill car park. From here, the landscape opens into classic chalk grassland as I drop down into Incombe Hole, ready for the toughest climb of the day, the steep ascent of Steps Hill. It’s a heart‑pumping climb, and I pause halfway to enjoy the sweeping views across the valley. At the top, the ridge path leads me over Ivinghoe Hills and onwards to Ivinghoe Beacon, where I launch the drone to capture the ridgelines and rolling fields from above. After landing the drone, I descend towards Gallows Hills, then follow the farm tracks along the base of the slopes before looping back for a second, more forgiving ascent of Steps Hill, this time from the reverse side. I then descend again with brilliant views, straight down into Incombe Hole. The final stretch follows Middle Path back into Ivinghoe, completing a rewarding training loop in one of the most scenic corners of the Chilterns. Filmed in 4K on a warm cloudy day in July 2026. 🥾 What to Expect on This Walk • Ivinghoe - A peaceful start through a classic Chiltern village • Pitstone Windmill fields - Open farmland and wide views • Gentle climb to Pitstone Hill - Chalk grassland and steady elevation • Descent into Incombe Hole - A dramatic chalk valley with sweeping scenery • Steep ascent of Steps Hill - Heart‑pumping climb with rewarding mid‑way views • Ridge path to Ivinghoe Hills - Open ridgelines and long horizons • Summit of Ivinghoe Beacon - Panoramic views and drone launch point • Descent towards Gallows Hills - Rolling slopes and quiet farm tracks • Reverse climb of Steps Hill- A gentler ascent with views into Incombe Hole • Middle Path return - A steady descent back into Ivinghoe 🎞️ This video is available in three immersive formats, each shaped for a different sensory journey. Fast motion:    • Walk 236 | Walking the Best of Ivinghoe #w...   Real-time:    • Walk 236 | Walking the Best of Ivinghoe | ...   Real-time with nature sounds:    • Walk 236 | Walking the Best of Ivinghoe | ...   Chapters: 00:00:00 Starting in Ivinghoe 00:03:07 Across the Pitstone Windmill Fields 00:17:53 Gentle Climb Towards Pitstone Hill 00:32:47 Dropping into Incombe Hole 00:36:46 The Steep Ascent of Steps Hill 00:43:13 Ridge Walk to Ivinghoe Hills 00:55:36 Summit of Ivinghoe Beacon & Drone Launch 00:58:30 Descent Towards Gallows Hills 01:17:55 Reverse Climb of Steps Hill 01:34:49 Middle Path Back to Ivinghoe Something Else You May Enjoy: Playlist: Real-time Walking Tours with Music    • Realtime Walking Tours with Music   GPX File Want to try this walk? You can easily download the GPX file using the link below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/luminbird/i-didn... https://uppbeat.io/t/ambient-boy/alaska https://uppbeat.io/t/ambient-boy/pure... https://uppbeat.io/t/tranquilium/nestled