Mere Sands Wood

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Mere Sands Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Lancashire, covering 0.43 km². The county has 65 Sites of Special Scientific Interest; this is one. The nearest railway station is Rufford, about 1.5 km to the east. Nearby SSSIs include Martin Mere, Burscough and Sefton Coast.

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