Fordon Chalk Grasslands

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Fordon Chalk Grasslands is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in East Riding of Yorkshire, covering 0.55 km². It is one of 45 SSSIs in the county. The nearest railway station is Hunmanby, about 4.5 km to the east. Nearby SSSIs include Filey Brigg and East Heslerton Brow.

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