Burley and Rushpit Woods

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Burley and Rushpit Woods is one of 18 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Rutland. Only one of the county's SSSIs is larger. The closest station is Oakham, about 2.5 km to the west. Nearby nature reserves include Rutland Water Country Park and Lyndon Nature Reserve (Rutland Ospreys).

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