Forests & woodlands · East of England
Hexton Chalk Pits
In or near Pegsdon.
Hexton Chalk Pits is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harlington · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hexton Chalk Pits, the nearest railway station is Harlington, located 7.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SG5 3JP, and entry is free.
About
Hexton Chalk Pits is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.9568°, -0.3905°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hexton Chalk Pit is a 1.9-hectare (4.7-acre) nature reserve in Hexton in North Hertfordshire, managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. It is grassland with steep slopes and many chalk-loving plants such as horseshoe vetch, yellow-wort, milkwort and rockrose. There are five species of orchid and a large colony of chalkhill blue butterflies. The site has extensive views over the countryside. The reserve is on the left of the road signposted "Lilley" from Hexton. There is also access by a footpath, signposted "circular walk", from Barton Hill Road, close to the Icknield Way Path.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9568, -0.3905
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Hexton
- Postcode
- SG5 3JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Nearest railway station
- Harlington — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: w10365892 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Hexton Chalk Pit (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hexton
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The Meg
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Cank Hill
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Claypit Hole
Gorges · 0.8 km
Barton Gravel Pit
Wildlife reserves · 0.8 km
Ravensburgh Castle
Castles · 0.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hexton Chalk Pits?
- Hexton Chalk Pits is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 3JP), in the parish of Hexton.
- What is Hexton Chalk Pits?
- Hexton Chalk Pits is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hexton Chalk Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG5 3JP.
- Is Hexton Chalk Pits a protected site?
- Yes — Hexton Chalk Pits is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hexton Chalk Pits free to visit?
- Yes, Hexton Chalk Pits is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hexton Chalk Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 3JP.