Forests & woodlands · East of England
Oughtonhead Common
In or near Pegsdon.
Oughtonhead Common 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
- Hitchin · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Oughtonhead Common is located in North Hertfordshire, with the nearest railway station being Hitchin, approximately 2.7 km away. Entry to the common is free.
About
Oughtonhead Common is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.9579°, -0.3020°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Oughtonhead Common is a 17.4 hectare Local Nature Reserve in the Westmill district of Hitchin, Hertfordshire. It is owned and managed by North Hertfordshire District Council. and home to the Oughtonhead Common nature reserve. The River Oughton flows along the edge of the site with the Common lying on its floodplain. A layer of sedge and wood peat up to a metre thick underlies the floodplain. The Common supports a wide variety of wildlife habitats. It is grazed by English Longhorn cattle, and there is a football pitch. The Friends of Oughtonhead Common assist with maintaining the site. It is part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In 2022, Oughtonhead Common was awarded a Green Flag for the seventh consecutive year.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9579, -0.3020
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- North Hertfordshire, unparished area
- Postcode
- SG5 2RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Nearest railway station
- Hitchin — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: w51680151 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Oughtonhead Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Footpath, Oughtonhead Common - geograph.org.uk - 6607497.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hitchin War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oughtonhead Common?
- Oughtonhead Common is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 2RR), in the parish of North Hertfordshire, unparished area.
- What is Oughtonhead Common?
- Oughtonhead Common is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oughtonhead Common?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG5 2RR.
- Is Oughtonhead Common free to visit?
- Yes, Oughtonhead Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oughtonhead Common?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 2RR.