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Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England

Blacker's Hole Quarry

In or near Langton Matravers.

Blacker's Hole Quarry — a climbing crag in england south east.

Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) - geograph.org.uk - 5375220

Greg Fitchett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Herston Halt · 2.6 km

About

Blacker's Hole Quarry is a climbing crag located in england south east, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Blacker's Hole Quarry is a climbing crag located in South-East England. It offers a range of climbing routes suitable for various skill levels. The quarry's rugged rock formations provide a challenging environment for climbers. Visitors can expect a natural setting that is typical of the region's landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.5908, -1.9907
District
Dorset
Parish
Langton Matravers
Postcode
BH19 3EX
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Herston Halt2.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blacker's Hole Quarry?
Blacker's Hole Quarry is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3EX), in the parish of Langton Matravers.
What is Blacker's Hole Quarry?
Blacker's Hole Quarry — a climbing crag in england south east.
How do I get to Blacker's Hole Quarry?
The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3EX.
Is Blacker's Hole Quarry a protected site?
Yes — Blacker's Hole Quarry is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Blacker's Hole Quarry?
The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3EX.