Shipley and Great Woods

Shipley and Great Woods
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Country England
Region North East
District Teesdale
Location NZ008212
 - coordinates GB-ENG 54°35′11″N 1°59′18″W / 54.58639°N 1.98833°W / 54.58639; -1.98833Coordinates: GB-ENG 54°35′11″N 1°59′18″W / 54.58639°N 1.98833°W / 54.58639; -1.98833
Area 63.35 ha (156.5 acres)
Notification 1975 / 1984
Management Natural England
Area of Search County Durham
Interest Biological
Map of England and Wales with a red dot representing the location of the Shipley and Great Woods SSSI, Co Durham
Location of Shipley and Great Woods SSSI, Co Durham
Website: Map of site

Shipley and Great Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Teesdale district of south-west County Durham, England. It occupies a steep ravine in the valley of the River Tees, just north of the village of Cotherstone. The woodland growing on the valley slopes, cliffs and screes is one of the most important woodland sites in North-east England, being home to several local plant species and the richest assemblage of woodland lichens in the region.[1]

References

  1. "Shipley and Great Woods" (PDF). English Nature. 1984. Retrieved 18 July 2010.


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