Gorges · East of England
Devil's Ditch
In or near Pegsdon.
Devil's Ditch — 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 · 7.3 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
Devil's Ditch is a gorge located in London. This geographical feature is characterised by its steep sides and distinctive landscape. It is a notable site for those interested in natural formations within the urban environment. The area around the gorge offers opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the surrounding terrain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9509, -0.3810
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Shillington
- Postcode
- SG5 3JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave — 7.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6948247 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Devil's Ditch?
- Devil's Ditch is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 3JS), in the parish of Shillington.
- What is Devil's Ditch?
- Devil's Ditch — a gorge in england london.
- How do I get to Devil's Ditch?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG5 3JS.
- Is Devil's Ditch a protected site?
- Yes — Devil's Ditch is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Devil's Ditch?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 3JS.