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Breedon Cloud Wood and Quarry

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Breedon Cloud Wood and Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Leicestershire, covering 0.63 km². It is one of 69 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the county. It is among the largest in the county.

The nearest railway station is East Midlands Parkway, about 11.2 km to the north-east. Nearby SSSIs include Breedon Hill and Lount Meadows.

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