Sandbach Flashes

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Sandbach Flashes is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cheshire of 1.6 km². It is one of 57 SSSIs in the county. It is among the largest in the county.

Other nature reserves nearby include Brereton Heath Country Park and Wybunbury Moss. Sandbach Station is under a kilometre away.

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