Gale Clough and Shooterslee Wood

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Gale Clough and Shooterslee Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Greater Manchester, covering 0.09 km². It is one of 22 SSSIs in the county. Nearby nature reserves include West Pennine Moors and Smithills Country Park. Bromley Cross Station is about 2.5 km away to the east.

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