Walk 293: Hexton Long Loop

7.9 miles (12.7 km) with 153m of total ascent

The Icknield Way soon after point 19 in the walk

This is a lovely walk which criss-crosses the border between Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire four times as we explore parts of the Barton Hills and Pegsdon Hills which were not visited on our two previous route in the area. The new route combines parts of the two shorter walks but follows different paths and the previously walked paths are walked in reverse. If you are planning to try this route make sure you pick a dry and clear day, preferably with sunny skies because the views are wonderful.

Walk 240: Hexton South-West Loop

6.6 miles (10.7km) with 138m of total ascent

Barton Hills Nature Reserve from the bridleway at point 12

This is a lovely walk in late July when the hedgerows are ablaze with wildflowers, and butterflies flutter around as you walk. The majority of the route is like walking through a natural garden, particularly between points 4-6, 9-10, and 12-14.

This is our second walk from the village of Hexton, and, as with the other walk, Walk 237: Hexton South-East Loop, it involves a fair amount of up and down. The walk starts from The Raven pub in Hexton then heads south before turning west and crossing the border into Bedfordshire. It then turns north to explore the Barton Hills then looping back via Barton-le-Clay. A little more than half the walk is in Bedfordshire.

Walk 237: Hexton South-East Loop

5.7 miles (9.3km) with 140m of total ascent

Hexton footpath 2 between points 14 & 15

This is an excellent walk from the village of Hexton. It starts and finishes at The Raven pub/restaurant before crossing the border into Bedfordshire then following a section of The Chiltern Way over the Pegsdon Hills. The route then loops back along part of The Icknield Way before returning to Hexton along a lovely path between Lion Hill and Moor Hill, see image above.