Gorges · East of England
Fairy Hole
In or near Pegsdon.
Fairy Hole — a gorge in england london.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave · 6.5 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
Fairy Hole is a gorge located in London. This natural feature offers a unique landscape shaped by geological processes. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which provides opportunities for walking and appreciating the natural environment. The site is notable for its distinctive topography, making it an interesting destination for those interested in geology and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9490, -0.3961
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Hexton
- Postcode
- LU2 8ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave — 6.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6948234 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5📷 2Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fairy Hole?
- Fairy Hole is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode LU2 8ND), in the parish of Hexton.
- What is Fairy Hole?
- Fairy Hole — a gorge in england london.
- How do I get to Fairy Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU2 8ND.
- Is Fairy Hole a protected site?
- Yes — Fairy Hole is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Fairy Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU2 8ND.