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Oakshaw Ford

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Oakshaw Ford is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cumbria, covering 0.06 km². It is one of 235 SSSIs in the county. The closest station is Brampton (Cumbria), about 16.5 km to the south. Nearby SSSIs include Mollen Woods and Caudbeck Flow.

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