Gorges · East of England
Claypit Hole
In or near Pegsdon.
Claypit 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
- Leagrave · 6.6 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
Claypit Hole is a gorge located in London. This geological feature offers a unique landscape, characterised by steep sides and a deep ravine. It is an area of interest for those studying urban geology and natural formations within the city. The site provides opportunities for exploration and observation of local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9509, -0.3977
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Barton-le-Clay
- Postcode
- LU2 8NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave — 6.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6948235 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Claypit Hole?
- Claypit Hole is in London, United Kingdom (postcode LU2 8NE), in the parish of Barton-le-Clay.
- What is Claypit Hole?
- Claypit Hole — a gorge in england london.
- How do I get to Claypit Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU2 8NE.
- Is Claypit Hole a protected site?
- Yes — Claypit Hole is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Claypit Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU2 8NE.