Royston Chalk Pit

A rare example in Hertfordshire of a natural exposure of rock.

Chalk cliffs covered by vines Royston Chalk Pit has a large and impressive face of chalk, surrounded by a small area of secondary woodland which has a quite varied ground flora.

Neighbouring Barkway Chalk Pit supports numerous farmland birds.

Royston Chalk Pit is owned by the Trust.

How to Get Here

Location

Royston

Directions

From Royston town centre take the B1039 towards Barley. Just before leaving Royston on Barkway Road, park on the road in front of the row of terraced houses. Royston Pit is behind these houses and is entered via a grassy drive between the houses. To reach Barkway Pit from here, carry on along Barkway Road towards Barkway for about 4 kilometres. The reserve is beside the road on the right hand side, but is not easily visible.

Public Transport Links

Trains to Royston Station and buses from Royston for Royston Pit. There is no public transport near Barkway Pit.

Walking Links

Map Reference

TL 362404

Visitor Guide

Size

1 hectare

Access to site

Royston Chalk Pit is accessible by permit only. Contact Grebe House for details.