Waldridge Fell
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Waldridge Fell is a Site of Special Scientific Interest located immediately south-west of Chester-le-Street in the northern part of County Durham, England. It is one of the largest areas of lowland heath in County Durham and contains the only lowland valley-mire in the county. The fell is home to a number of plants and insects that are scarce to rare elsewhere in the county.
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Waldridge Fell | |
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Location | MAGiC MaP |
Nearest town | Chester-le-Street |
Coordinates | 54°50′25″N 1°36′38″W |
Area | 113.5 ha (280 acres) |
Established | 1965 / 1981 |
Governing body | Natural England |
Website | Waldridge Fell SSSI |
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