Gorges · East of England
Church Hole
In or near Pegsdon.
Church Hole — a gorge in england london.

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.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9558, -0.3971
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Hexton
- Postcode
- SG5 3JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Nearest railway station
- Harlington — 6.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6948239 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Church Hole
Places to stay
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Restaurants · East of England
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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.