Mountains & hills · East of England
Blow's Down
In or near Leagrave.
Blow's Down — mountain in england london. Elevation: 212 m.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave · 3.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Blow's Down is a mountain located in england london. Elevation: 212 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blow's Down SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blow's Down is a mountain located in Dunstable, London. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The site is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it significant for conservation. Visitors can expect a natural landscape with opportunities for walking and observing local wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8816, -0.4985
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Dunstable
- Postcode
- LU5 4AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: n11916869215 (ODbL)
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📷 4Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blow's Down?
- Blow's Down is in London, United Kingdom (postcode LU5 4AU), in the parish of Dunstable.
- What is Blow's Down?
- Blow's Down — mountain in england london. Elevation: 212 m.
- How do I get to Blow's Down?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU5 4AU.
- Is Blow's Down a protected site?
- Yes — Blow's Down is part of the Blow's Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Blow's Down?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU5 4AU.