Risley Moss

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Risley Moss is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cheshire, covering 0.83 km². It is one of 57 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the county. Holcroft Moss and Astley & Bedford Mosses are among the SSSIs within 5.6 km. For arrivals by rail, Birchwood Station is about 1.3 km to the south-west.

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