Castlehead Wood

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Castlehead Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cumbria, covering 0.08 km². It is one of 235 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the county. The surrounding countryside is part of the Lake District National Park. The Ings and Great Wood are among the SSSIs within 1.1 km.

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