Birch Spinney and Mawsley Marsh

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Birch Spinney and Mawsley Marsh is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Northamptonshire, covering 0.12 km². It is one of 54 SSSIs in the county. The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 5.1 km to the east. Nearby nature reserves include Pitsford Reservoir, Brixworth Country Park and Sywell Country Park.

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