Therfield Heath

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Therfield Hill

The water tower on the summit
Elevation 168 m (551 ft)
Location Hertfordshire, England
Prominence c. 72 m
Topo map OS Landranger 154
OS grid reference TL331372
The open country of the Heath.
The open country of the Heath.

Therfield Heath is a Nature Reserve on the chalk escarpment just north of Therfield, Hertfordshire. It has a testing racetrack for horses on its slopes and is a popular spot with dog walkers and birdwatchers. The site also offers very good views towards the north, over the Cam valley. The Heath is a golf course but nevertheless provides some fine walking.

The highest point of the Heath is Therfield Hill. This top reaches 168 m (551 ft), the highest point for twelve miles in every direction with a relative height of about 72 m. The top is crowned by a water tower.

Coordinates: 52.01727° N 0.06183° W