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Gunnerton Nick

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Gunnerton Nick is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Northumberland, covering 0.06 km². It is one of 101 SSSIs in the county. Hexham Station is about 11 km away to the south. The nearest other SSSI is Roman Wall Escarpments, 11.1 km to the west.

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Photo along the Hadrian's Wall Path, an 84-mile National Trail running from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway, England.Iconic

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