Gilkicker Lagoon

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Gilkicker Lagoon is one of 105 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Hampshire. At 0.04 km², it is one of the smaller SSSIs in the county. For arrivals by rail, Southsea Hoverport is about 2.7 km to the east. Nearby SSSIs include The Wild Grounds and Lee-on-the Solent to Itchen Estuary.

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