Photo of The Swale, a National Nature Reserve near Faversham, Kent, south east England.

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The Swale

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The Swale is a National Nature Reserve in Kent, covering 2.2 km². It is one of eleven National Nature Reserves in the county. Elmley and Blean Woods are among the National Nature Reserves within 8.4 km. For arrivals by rail, Faversham Station is about 4.8 km to the south.

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