The Hermitage

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The Hermitage is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Lincolnshire, covering 0.04 km². The county has 116 Sites of Special Scientific Interest; this is one. Swinstead Valley and Woodnook Valley are among the SSSIs within 9.3 km. The closest station is Grantham, about 12.7 km to the north-west.

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