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Birkham Wood

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Birkham Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Yorkshire, covering 0.3 km². It is one of 230 SSSIs in the county. The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, about 2 km to the north-west. The nearest other SSSI is Aubert Ings, 9.3 km to the east.

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Market town stacked on cliffs above the Nidd, its railway viaduct arching the gorge over rowing boats and riverside gardens.

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