| Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells | |
| Map: | United Kingdom County Durham |
| Map Size: | 243 |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | MAGiC MaP |
| Nearest Town: | Stanhope, County Durham |
| Coordinates: | 54.6656°N -1.9931°W |
| Area Ha: | 7949.19 |
| Established: | 1996 |
| Governing Body: | Natural England |
| Website: | Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI |
Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Teesdale district of west County Durham, England. It covers a broad expanse of moorland to the north and east of Middleton-in-Teesdale.
The site has a diverse mix of habitats, mainly dry heath, with wet heath and blanket-mire in areas that are poorly drained.[1]
The SSSI, which is situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, shares a common boundary with the Upper Teesdale SSSI to the west, and adjoins Hamsterley Forest on three sides.
The area supports breeding populations of a number of species of birds that are listed in the United Kingdom's Red Data Book (Birds), including three - merlin, Eurasian golden plover and short-eared owl - that are listed in Annex 1 of the European Commission's Birds Directive as requiring special protection. The flora of the area includes a number of species that are scarce locally or nationally.[1]