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Benington High Wood

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Benington High Wood is one of 41 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Hertfordshire. Knebworth Woods and Blagrove Common are among the SSSIs within 10.8 km. The closest station is Watton-at-Stone, about 4.1 km to the south.

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Photo along the Lea Valley Walk, a 50-mile long-distance path running from Luton to Limehouse Basin, England.

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