Swanholme Lakes

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Swanholme Lakes is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Lincolnshire, covering 0.53 km². The county has 116 Sites of Special Scientific Interest; this is one. It is among the largest in the county.

For arrivals by rail, Hykeham Station is about 1 km to the south-west. Hartsholme Country Park and Whisby Nature Park are among the nature reserves within 4.2 km.

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