The Wild Grounds

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The Wild Grounds is one of 105 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Hampshire. Portsmouth Harbour Station is about 4.7 km away to the east. Nearby SSSIs include Lee-on-the Solent to Itchen Estuary, Portsdown and King's Quay Shore.

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