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Pittington Hill

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Pittington Hill is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham, covering 0.06 km². It is one of 85 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the county. Other SSSIs nearby include Eppleton Grassland and Cassop Vale. The closest station is Durham, about 6.2 km to the west.

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Photo of Durham, a village in County Durham, north east England.Highlight

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Garden near Durham

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