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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints · North West England

Carrock Wolframite Mine

In or near Threlkeld.

Free admission

Carrock Wolframite Mine is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Evidence of mine workings Carrock Fell - geograph.org.uk - 3388811

Martin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

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

Coordinates
54.6870, -3.0536
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry Station8.5 km

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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.