Open All Year
A small disused chalk pit, turned nature reserve in Barkway, North Hertfordshire
Barkway Chalk Pit is a small disused chalk pit which lies 0.7km to the north of the village of Barkway and 4km south of Royston, near the top of the north-facing chalk scarp slopes. The site is of geological interest due to the chalk exposure, which was pushed over boulder clay by the Anglian Stage Glacier over 400,000 years ago.
The vegetation is chalk scrub, and there are many species of birds, including yellowhammer, spotted flycatcher, blue tit and tawny owl.
The entrance to the site is a short distance along an unnamed road which goes north from the junction of The Joint and Royston Road. There is no official parking there, however you can park along the road.
Public Transport Information:Information on public transport is available here:www.intalink.org.uk and www.nationalrail.co.uk
Cycling:There are no cycling routes at the pit.