Wortham Ling
Protected area in Suffolk, England
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Wortham Ling is a 53.2-hectare (131-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Wortham in Suffolk.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| |
 Location of Wortham Ling. | |
| Location | Suffolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 092 795[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 53.2 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1990[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This site has acid grassland and dry heath on a sandy soil. Some areas are intensely grazed by rabbits, producing a very short sward which is a suitable habitat for lichens and mosses. Butterflies include many graylings.[3]
There is access to the site from several roads and footpaths.
