Moorsley Banks

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Moorsley Banks is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tyne and Wear, covering 0.06 km². It is one of 36 SSSIs in the county. Other SSSIs nearby include Pittington Hill and Eppleton Grassland. For arrivals by rail, Durham Station is about 6.9 km to the south-west.

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