Oughtonhead Common

Oughtonhead Common is a 17.4 hectare Local Nature Reserve in the Westmill district of Hitchin, Hertfordshire. It is owned and managed by North Hertfordshire District Council.[1][2]

The River Oughton flows along the edge of the site, which has a wide variety of habitats. It is grazed by English Longhorn cattle, and there is a football pitch.[3] The Friends of Oughtonhead Common assist with maintaining the site.[4] It is part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[5]

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References

  1. "Oughtonhead Common". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 14 March 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  2. "Map of Oughtonhead Common". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  3. "Oughtonhead Common". North Hertfordshire District Council. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  4. "Oughtonhead Common leaflet" (PDF). North Hertfordshire District Council. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  5. "Oughtonhead Common". Chilterns Conservation Board. Retrieved 8 February 2015.

Coordinates: 51°57′39″N 0°18′05″W / 51.9607°N 0.3015°W / 51.9607; -0.3015

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