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Hexton Chalk Pit

Coordinates: 51°57′25″N 0°23′23″W / 51.957017°N 0.389706°W / 51.957017; -0.389706
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Hexton Chalk Pit is a 1.9-hectare (4.7-acre) nature reserve in Hexton in North Hertfordshire, managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. It is grassland with steep slopes and many chalk-loving plants such as horseshoe vetch, yellow-wort, milkwort and rockrose. There are five species of orchid and a large colony of chalkhill blue butterflies. The site has extensive views over the countryside.[1]

The reserve is on the left of the road signposted "Lilley" from Hexton. There is also access by a footpath, signposted "circular walk", from Barton Hill Road, close to the Icknield Way Path.

References

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  1. ^ "Hexton Chalk Pit". Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2015.

51°57′25″N 0°23′23″W / 51.957017°N 0.389706°W / 51.957017; -0.389706