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The Great Britain Guide

Gorges · East of England

Church Hole

In or near Pegsdon.

Church Hole — a gorge in england london.

Footpath passing Mortgrove Wood, Hexton - geograph.org.uk - 6154323

Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Harlington · 6.8 km

About

A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Church Hole is a gorge located in London. It features steep rock faces and is part of the region's natural landscape. The site offers opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the area's geological formations. Visitors can expect a rugged environment typical of urban natural features.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.9558, -0.3971
County
Hertfordshire
Parish
Hexton
Postcode
SG5 3JN
Parliamentary constituency
Hitchin
Nearest railway station
Harlington6.8 km

Sources

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Cank Hill

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Wildlife reserves · East of England

Barton Gravel Pit

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Castles · East of England

Ravensburgh Castle

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Forests & woodlands · East of England

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Mountains & hills · East of England

Lion Hill

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Where to eat & stay near Church Hole

Places to stay

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Hotels · East of England

Hilton Garden Inn Luton North

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Hotels · East of England

Offley Place Country House Hotel

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The Sun Hotel, Hitchin - geograph.org.uk - 4495745📷 5

Hotels · East of England

The Sun

The Sun — a hotel in england london.

Solicitors Office, Old Bedford Road, Luton - geograph.org.uk - 1955593📷 7

Hotels · East of England

Spark by Hilton Luton

Spark by Hilton Luton — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Spark by Hilton.

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Hotels · East of England

The Red Lion hotel

The Red Lion hotel — a hotel in england london.

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Places to eat & drink

St Peter's Church Lilley - geograph.org.uk - 3368456📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

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Historic pubs · East of England

The Green Man Public House

The Green Man Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Telephone Exchange, Great Offley (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5457392📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Bull Public House

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Restaurants · East of England

Old Moat House

Old Moat House — a restaurant in england london. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.

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Historic pubs · East of England

The Old Sun Public House

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Restaurants · East of England

The Bell Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church Hole?
Church Hole is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 3JN), in the parish of Hexton.
What is Church Hole?
Church Hole — a gorge in england london.
How do I get to Church Hole?
The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG5 3JN.
Is Church Hole a protected site?
Yes — Church Hole is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Church Hole?
The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 3JN.