Gorges · East of England
Cow Hole
In or near Streatley.
Cow Hole — a gorge in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harlington · 4.1 km
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Smithcombe, Sharpenhoe and Sundon Hills SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cow Hole is a gorge located in London. This natural feature is characterised by its steep sides and rocky terrain, offering a striking landscape within the urban environment. The gorge provides opportunities for exploration and appreciation of geological formations.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9507, -0.4384
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Streatley
- Postcode
- LU3 3PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Harlington — 4.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6948230 (CC BY 4.0)
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Nearby
📷 5📷 5Towns & cities · East of England
Streatley
Streatley — village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Smithcombe Hill
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Church of St Margaret, Streatley, Bedfordshire
Church of St Margaret, Streatley, Bedfordshire — church in Streatley, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
📷 4Where to eat & stay near Cow Hole
Places to stay
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📷 3Hotels · East of England
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Offley Place Country House Hotel
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Spark by Hilton Luton
Spark by Hilton Luton — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Spark by Hilton.
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The Red Lion hotel
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📷 5Hostels · East of England
Stockwood Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
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Lilley Arms Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Old Moat House
Old Moat House — a restaurant in england london. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Odd Fellows Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Bedford Arms Public House
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📷 2Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cow Hole?
- Cow Hole is in London, United Kingdom (postcode LU3 3PN), in the parish of Streatley.
- What is Cow Hole?
- Cow Hole — a gorge in england london.
- How do I get to Cow Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU3 3PN.
- Is Cow Hole a protected site?
- Yes — Cow Hole is part of the Smithcombe, Sharpenhoe and Sundon Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cow Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU3 3PN.