Big Waters

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Big Waters is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tyne and Wear, covering 0.2 km². It is one of 36 SSSIs in the county. It is among the largest in the county.

Other nature reserves nearby include Weetslade Country Park and Plessey Woods Country Park. The closest station is Cramlington, about 4.4 km to the north-east.

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