Mountains & hills · East of England
Deacon Hill
In or near Pegsdon.
Deacon Hill — a hill or mountain in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Hitchin · 6.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Deacon Hill is a named hill or mountain in england london, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Deacon Hill SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Deacon Hill is a mountain located in London. It is part of the area's varied topography, offering views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a natural setting suitable for outdoor activities such as walking and exploring. The hill provides a local escape from the urban environment, appealing to those interested in nature and recreation within the city limits.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9559, -0.3631
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Shillington
- Postcode
- SG5 3JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hitchin — 6.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6948250 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Deacon Hill?
- Deacon Hill is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 3JU), in the parish of Shillington.
- What is Deacon Hill?
- Deacon Hill — a hill or mountain in england london.
- How do I get to Deacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG5 3JU.
- Is Deacon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Deacon Hill is part of the Deacon Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Deacon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 3JU.