Mountains & hills · East of England
The Meg
In or near Pegsdon.
The Meg — a hill or mountain in england london.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave · 7.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Meg is a named hill or mountain in england london, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Meg is a mountain located in London. It is known for its distinctive features and offers visitors a unique outdoor experience. The area surrounding The Meg provides opportunities for various outdoor activities and scenic views, appealing to nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9534, -0.3819
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Hexton
- Postcode
- SG5 3JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave — 7.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6948246 (CC BY 4.0)
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Telegraph Hill
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Pegsdon Hills
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Hexton
Villages · 1.0 km
Church Hole
Gorges · 1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Meg?
- The Meg is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 3JG), in the parish of Hexton.
- What is The Meg?
- The Meg — a hill or mountain in england london.
- How do I get to The Meg?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG5 3JG.
- Is The Meg a protected site?
- Yes — The Meg is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Meg?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 3JG.