Gannister Quarry

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Gannister Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cheshire, covering 0.02 km². It is one of 57 SSSIs in the county. Only three are smaller.

Other nature reserves nearby include Biddulph Grange Country Park and Astbury Mere Country Park. Congleton Station is about 3.1 km away to the north.

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