Gorges · East of England
Smithcombe Valley
In or near Streatley.
Smithcombe Valley — 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
- Harlington · 3.8 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Smithcombe, Sharpenhoe and Sundon Hills SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smithcombe Valley is a gorge located in London. This natural feature offers visitors a glimpse of the area's geological formations and diverse wildlife. It is a suitable location for walking and exploring the surrounding landscape. The valley provides a tranquil escape from the urban environment, making it a noteworthy spot for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9558, -0.4406
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Barton-le-Clay
- Postcode
- MK45 4LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Harlington — 3.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6948227 (CC BY 4.0)
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Historic churches · 1.2 km
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Historic churches · 1.4 km
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📷 2Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smithcombe Valley?
- Smithcombe Valley is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK45 4LG), in the parish of Barton-le-Clay.
- What is Smithcombe Valley?
- Smithcombe Valley — a gorge in england london.
- How do I get to Smithcombe Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK45 4LG.
- Is Smithcombe Valley a protected site?
- Yes — Smithcombe Valley is part of the Smithcombe, Sharpenhoe and Sundon Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Smithcombe Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK45 4LG.