Viewpoints · North West England
Carrock Wolframite Mine
In or near Threlkeld.
Carrock Wolframite Mine is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carrock Wolframite Mine is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Lowlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 8.5 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Skiddaw Group SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Carrock Wolframite Mine is a viewpoint located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI, highlighting its significance in terms of geology and ecology.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6870, -3.0536
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station — 8.5 km
Sources
- osm: n443622787 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carrock Wolframite Mine?
- Carrock Wolframite Mine is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Carrock Wolframite Mine?
- Carrock Wolframite Mine is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Carrock Wolframite Mine?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 8.5 km away. Its coordinates are 54.6870°, -3.0536°.
- Is Carrock Wolframite Mine a protected site?
- Yes — Carrock Wolframite Mine is part of the Skiddaw Group SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Carrock Wolframite Mine free to visit?
- Yes, Carrock Wolframite Mine is free to enter.