Kensworth Lynch

Settlement in Hertfordshire

England

Kensworth Lynch

Mardle Close, Caddington
Mardle Close, Caddington Credit: David Howard

Kensworth Lynch is a small village located in Hertfordshire, England. Situated in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, it is a tranquil and scenic area that attracts visitors seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustling cities nearby. The village is part of the larger civil parish of Kensworth, and is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The village itself is characterized by its charming and traditional English architecture, with many houses dating back several centuries. The village center consists of a few local shops, a pub, and a village hall, serving as the focal point for community activities. The village is also home to the All Saints Church, a beautiful medieval church that adds to the village's historical charm.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Kensworth Lynch due to its proximity to various walking and hiking trails that crisscross the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These trails offer breathtaking views of the countryside, and visitors can explore the nearby Dunstable Downs, an escarpment that provides panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape.

Despite its small size, Kensworth Lynch benefits from its strategic location, with easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Luton, Dunstable, and St Albans. The village also benefits from excellent transportation links, with a nearby train station and major road networks connecting it to the rest of the county.

Overall, Kensworth Lynch is a hidden gem in Hertfordshire, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful getaway amidst the beauty of the English countryside.

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Kensworth Lynch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.851779/-0.4865782 or Grid Reference TL0418. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mardle Close, Caddington
Mardle Close, Caddington
Mancroft Road, Caddington
Mancroft Road, Caddington
Mancroft Road, Caddington
Mancroft Road, Caddington
Millfield Lane, Caddington
Millfield Lane, Caddington
Field in Caddington Looking towards the village.
Field in Caddington
Looking towards the village.
Field in Caddington
Field in Caddington
Millfield Lane, Caddington
Millfield Lane, Caddington
Entrance to solar farm by Millfield Lane, Caddington
Entrance to solar farm by Millfield Lane, Caddington
Millfield Lane, Caddington
Millfield Lane, Caddington
Millfield Lane, Caddington
Millfield Lane, Caddington
The entrance to Markyatecell Park, Caddington
The entrance to Markyatecell Park, Caddington
Byslips Road heading north Deadmansey Wood on the right.
Byslips Road heading north
Deadmansey Wood on the right.
Markyate: Caddington Common Caddington Common is the name of the road.
Markyate: Caddington Common
Caddington Common is the name of the road.
Markyate: Buckwood Road Viewed looking towards Markyate.
Markyate: Buckwood Road
Viewed looking towards Markyate.
Kensworth: The Packhorse Public House The old public house on an island site at the junction of the A5 (former Watling Street) with the B4540 Lynch Hill road to Kensworth.
Kensworth: The Packhorse Public House
The old public house on an island site at the junction of the A5 (former Watling Street) with the B4540 Lynch Hill road to Kensworth.
Markyate Cell and the valley of the River Ver Markyate Cell is a manor house built on the ruins of a Benedictine priory established in the 11th century by a lady called Christina, who reputedly ran away from her marriage and hid in a hermit's closet for four years, (hence the cell??). It was the home of the notorious highway robber known as "The Wicked Lady", who was actually Lady Kathleen Ferrers. Seen on a misty morning from St John the Baptist's Church in Markyate across the valley of the River Ver.
Markyate Cell and the valley of the River Ver
Markyate Cell is a manor house built on the ruins of a Benedictine priory established in the 11th century by a lady called Christina, who reputedly ran away from her marriage and hid in a hermit's closet for four years, (hence the cell??). It was the home of the notorious highway robber known as "The Wicked Lady", who was actually Lady Kathleen Ferrers. Seen on a misty morning from St John the Baptist's Church in Markyate across the valley of the River Ver.
Caddington: Millfield Lane Viewed looking towards Millfield Farm.
Caddington: Millfield Lane
Viewed looking towards Millfield Farm.
Caddington: Dunstable Road Viewed looking towards Dunstable from the Mancroft Road junction.
Caddington: Dunstable Road
Viewed looking towards Dunstable from the Mancroft Road junction.
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Kensworth Lynch is located at Grid Ref: TL0418 (Lat: 51.851779, Lng: -0.4865782)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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Located within 500m of 51.851779,-0.4865782
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Lat/Long: 51.8504/-0.48617
River Ver
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Direction: 185
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Generator Solar Modules: 16
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Lat/Long: 51.8504477/-0.4910061
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