Risley, Holcroft and Chat Moss

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Risley, Holcroft and Chat Moss is a National Nature Reserve in Greater Manchester, covering 5.3 km². It is one of two National Nature Reserves in the county. Glazebrook Station is under a kilometre away. Nearby National Nature Reserves include The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh and Rostherne Mere.

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