Towns & cities · East of England
Pegsdon
Pegsdon — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hitchin · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pegsdon, the nearest railway station is Hitchin, which is 7.7 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
Pegsdon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: SG5. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.9635°, -0.3746°.
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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
Pegsdon is a hamlet located in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England. It is part of the Shillington civil parish, and is almost encircled by the county border with Hertfordshire. Pegsdon Hills are located south and east of Pegsdon. They form the north-eastern end of the Chiltern Hills, and are managed as a nature reserve by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. They adjoin Deacon Hill, and Deacon Hill and half of Pegsdon Hills are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Knocking Hoe is accessed by a footpath from Hitchin Road. It is a national nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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Background
History
One of the earliest pieces of evidence for settlement in the Pegsdon area is a polished greenstone Neolithic axe, found about 1880 (Her 407).
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- Coordinates
- 51.9635, -0.3746
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Shillington
- Postcode
- SG5
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hitchin — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1519306 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pegsdon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Live and Let Live Pegsdon - geograph.org.uk - 204490.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Clark's Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.1 km
Butts Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Pegsdon Hills
Forests & woodlands · 1.1 km
Deacon Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Hexton
Villages · 1.2 km
Deacon Hill
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The Meg
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Pegsdon Hills
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Hexton Chalk Pits
Forests & woodlands · 1.3 km
Knocking Hoe National Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.4 km
Devil's Ditch
Gorges · 1.5 km
Pegsdon is a village located in the London region of the UK. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
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Things to see in Pegsdon
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Knocking Hoe National Nature Reserve
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Oughtonhead Common
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Pegsdon Hills
Pegsdon Hills is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Pegsdon Hills
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Knocking Knoll Long Barrow
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Bonfirehill Knoll
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Clark's Hill
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Markam's Hill
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Telegraph Hill
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Clark's Hill
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Pegsdon Hills
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pegsdon?
- Pegsdon is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5), in the parish of Shillington.
- What is Pegsdon?
- Pegsdon — village in Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Pegsdon?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG5.
- Is Pegsdon a protected site?
- Yes — Pegsdon is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Pegsdon free to visit?
- Yes, Pegsdon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pegsdon?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5.