Astley & Bedford Mosses

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Astley & Bedford Mosses is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Greater Manchester, covering 0.92 km². It is one of 22 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the county. Only three of the county's SSSIs are larger.

The closest station is Irlam, about 4.3 km to the south-east. Holcroft Moss and Risley Moss are among the SSSIs within 5.7 km.

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