Shipley and Great Woods
| Shipley and Great Woods | |
|---|---|
  Location of Shipley and Great Woods SSSI, Co Durham | |
| Location | Teesdale, North East, England |
| Coordinates | 54°35′11″N 1°59′18″W / 54.58639°N 1.98833°WCoordinates: 54°35′11″N 1°59′18″W / 54.58639°N 1.98833°W |
| Area | 63.35 ha (156.5 acres) |
| Established | 1975 / 1984 |
| Governing body | Natural England |
| 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[]
- ^ "Shipley and Great Woods" (PDF). English Nature. 1984. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
Categories:
- Sites of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham
- Forests and woodlands of County Durham