Trefonen Marshes

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Trefonen Marshes is one of 105 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Shropshire. The nearest other SSSI is Llanymynech and Llynclys Hills, 3.5 km to the south-east. The closest station is Gobowen, about 8.9 km to the north-east.

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