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Shipley and Great Woods

Coordinates: 54°35′11″N 1°59′18″W / 54.58639°N 1.98833°W / 54.58639; -1.98833
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Shipley and Great Woods
Map showing the location of Shipley and Great Woods
Map showing the location of Shipley and Great Woods
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationMAGiC MaP
Nearest townBarnard Castle
Coordinates54°35′11″N 1°59′18″W / 54.58639°N 1.98833°W / 54.58639; -1.98833
Area63.35 ha (156.5 acres)
Established1975 / 1984
Governing bodyNatural England
WebsiteShipley and Great Woods SSSI

Shipley and Great Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Teesdale district of south-west County Durham, England. It occupies a steep ravine in the valley of the River Tees, just north of the village of Cotherstone. The woodland growing on the valley slopes, cliffs and screes is one of the most important woodland sites in North-east England, being home to several local plant species and the richest assemblage of woodland lichens in the region.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Shipley and Great Woods SSSI : Reasons for designating the SSSI status" (PDF). Natural England. Retrieved 1 March 2022.