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Cairnbridge Sand Pit

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Cairnbridge Sand Pit is one of 235 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cumbria. At 0.02 km², it is one of the smaller SSSIs in the county. Gelt Woods and Geltsdale & Glendue Fells are among the SSSIs within 4.1 km. The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 3.9 km to the west.

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