Overstrand Cliffs
UK Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Overstrand Cliffs is a 57.8-hectare (143-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cromer in Norfolk, England.[1][2] It is a Special Area of Conservation[3] and part of it is a Geological Conservation Review site.[4][5]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Norfolk, England |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TG 236 415[1] |
| Interest | Biological Geological |
| Area | 57.8 hectares (143 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1992[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
These soft cliffs are subject to falls and slumping, providing a habitat for species associated with disturbance such as the rare beetles Bledius filipes, Harpalus vernalis and Nebria livida. The cliff is geologically important for its succession of Pleistocene glacial exposures.[6]
The beach is open to the public.
