Turnford and Cheshunt Pits, Cheshunt

Name: Turnford and Cheshunt Pits
Address: Cheshunt, United Kingdom

#10 among attractions in Cheshunt

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Facts and practical information

The Turnford and Cheshunt Pits is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Cheshunt in Hertfordshire and Essex and covers a total of 428.17 acres. It is part of the Lee Valley Special Protection Area. ()

Coordinates: 51°42'32"N, 0°0'58"W

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Cheshunt United Kingdom

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Day trips

Turnford and Cheshunt Pits – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cheshunt Park, Lee Valley Park, Royal Gunpowder Mills, Cedars Park.

1.4 miNW
Golf
Cheshunt Park, Cheshunt
36 min walk • Cheshunt Park is a 40 hectare public park and Local Nature Reserve in Cheshunt in Hertfordshire. It is owned and managed by Broxbourne Borough Council. The history of the park goes back to Roman times and was crossed by Ermine Street. It was originally the park of Cheshunt Great House.
0.8 miS
Park
Lee Valley Park, Cheshunt
21 min walk • Lee Valley Regional Park is a 10,000-acre 26 miles long linear park, much of it green spaces, running through the northeast of Greater London, Essex and Hertfordshire from the River Thames to Ware, through areas such as Stratford, Clapton, Tottenham, Enfield, Walthamstow...
1.2 miS
Historical place, Children's museum, Museum
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey
30 min walk • The Royal Gunpowder Mills are a former industrial site in Waltham Abbey, England. It was one of three Royal Gunpowder Mills in the United Kingdom. Waltham Abbey is the only site to have survived virtually intact. The Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, were in operation for over 300 years.
1.6 miSW
Park, Cafe
Cedars Park, Cheshunt
40 min walk • Cedars Park is a historic public park originally the site of Theobalds Palace, which was King James I's favourite residence. The park is managed by Broxbourne Council and located in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Fishers Green, Cheshunt
10 min walk • Fishers Green is a settlement 1 mile to the north of the town of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, in the parish of Waltham Abbey. It lies on the flood plain of the River Lea.
0.6 miS
Park
River Lee Country Park, Waltham Abbey SSSI
15 min walk • The River Lee Country Park is located in the Lee Valley Park and is managed by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority.
0.9 miN
Aqueduct
Aqueduct Lock, Cheshunt
23 min walk • Aqueduct Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation close to Turnford.
0.7 miS
View point
Waltham Common Lock, Cheshunt
19 min walk • Waltham Common Lock is a lock on the River Lee Navigation at Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire, England. The lock is located in the River Lee Country Park and stands close to the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre.
1.2 miN
Universities and schools
Hertford Regional College, Cheshunt
30 min walk • Hertford Regional College is a further education college located over two sites in Hertfordshire, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Turnford and Cheshunt Pits?

Nearby attractions include Fishers Green, Cheshunt (10 min walk), River Lee Country Park, Waltham Abbey SSSI (15 min walk), Waltham Common Lock, Cheshunt (19 min walk), Lee Valley Park, Cheshunt (21 min walk).

How to get to Turnford and Cheshunt Pits by public transport?

The nearest stations to Turnford and Cheshunt Pits:

Train

Cheshunt (14 min walk)
Theobalds Grove (37 min walk)

Bus

Fishers Green • Lines: 86 (17 min walk)
Hayes Hill Farm • Lines: 86 (17 min walk)