Chalbury Hill and Quarry

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Chalbury Hill and Quarry is one of 124 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset. It lies inside Dorset National Landscape National Landscape. Other SSSIs nearby include South Dorset Coast, Portland Harbour Shore and Warmwell Heath. The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 2.2 km to the west.

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