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Floodbrook Clough

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Floodbrook Clough is an ancient woodland and site of special scientific interest which cuts through the centre of the Beechwood area of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Located in a steep valley around the Flood Brook stream, it is one of Cheshire's best examples of clough woodland on keuper marl. It covers a total area of 5.35 hectares (13.22 acres). It is owned and managed by the Woodland Trust.

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