Folkington Reservoir

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Folkington Reservoir is one of 56 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in East Sussex. The surrounding countryside is part of the South Downs National Park. Polegate Station is about 2 km away to the north-east. Willingdon Down and Lullington Heath are among the SSSIs within 2.1 km.

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