Harlow Woods

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Harlow Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Essex, covering 0.45 km². It is one of 74 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the county. Other SSSIs nearby include Epping Forest and Hunsdon Mead. For arrivals by rail, Harlow Town Station is about 4 km to the north.

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