Rixton Clay Pits

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Rixton Clay Pits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cheshire, covering 0.13 km². It is one of 57 SSSIs in the county. Glazebrook Station is about 2.1 km away to the north-east. Other SSSIs nearby include Risley Moss, Holcroft Moss and Astley & Bedford Mosses.

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