Geltsdale & Glendue Fells

Geltsdale & Glendue Fells is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the North Pennines, England. The site has an area of 8059 ha, partly in Cumbria and partly in Northumberland.

Geltsdale & Glendue Fells
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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InterestBiological
Notification1984

Birdlife

It is noted for its ornithological interest and the greater part of the area is managed as a RSPB reserve for upland birds. It is one of a group of SSSIs underlying the North Pennines Moors Special Protection Area,[1] which was designated in 2001 under the Birds Directive.

See also

References
  1. "Site details: Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI". Natural England. Retrieved 29 April 2017.

54°53′N 2°36′W


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