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Aston Grove & Withycombe Wood

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Aston Grove & Withycombe Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Warwickshire, covering 0.54 km². The county has 61 Sites of Special Scientific Interest; this is one. It is among the largest in the county.

The nearest other SSSI is Arrow Country Park, 10.4 km to the north-west. For arrivals by rail, Wilmcote Station is about 2.4 km to the east.

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