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Higham Gobion Castle

No. 1168 of 4,040 in the Chilterns, No. 139 for history. History, 23.4 km from Ivinghoe, just outside the Chilterns National Landscape.

The archaeological site of a castle at Higham Gobion.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

Facts

Website
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higham_Gobion_CastleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-04
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Flitwick ManorGrade II* listed, 20 km from Ivinghoe, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

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The Red Lion24 km from Berkhamsted, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

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Silsoe Community Sports Centre23 km from Ivinghoe, just outside the areaRainy day
Ickleford Sports & Recreation Club31 km from Berkhamsted, just outside the areaRainy day
Barton Rovers FC20 km from Ivinghoe, just outside the areaRainy day
Henlow Theatre33 km from Berkhamsted, just outside the areaArt and galleries

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