Hawthorn Dene

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Hawthorn Dene is one of 85 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham. Other SSSIs nearby include Durham Coast SSSI, Eppleton Grassland and Wingate Quarry. Seaham Station is about 3.6 km away to the north.

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