Quarries · East Midlands
Cliff Quarry
In or near South Wingfield.
Cliff Quarry — quarry in Crich, Derbyshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whatstandwell · 1.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cliff Quarry is a place of interest in Derbyshire, the East Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area DE4.
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Official information
The National Tramway Museum is an open-air museum located in Crich, Derbyshire, showcasing the history of trams through various exhibits and a working tramway. Visitors can enjoy rides on vintage trams, explore a recreated period village, and learn about the evolution of tram transport.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cromford Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cliff Quarry is a quarry located in Crich, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance in relation to the Cromford Canal SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0971, -1.4898
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Amber Valley
- Parish
- Crich
- Postcode
- DE4 5HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Whatstandwell — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q124796679 (CC0)
- commons: Quarry adjacent to the National Tramway Museum, Crich.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cliff Quarry?
- Cliff Quarry is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 5HD), in the parish of Crich.
- What is Cliff Quarry?
- Cliff Quarry — quarry in Crich, Derbyshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Cliff Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 5HD.
- Is Cliff Quarry a protected site?
- Yes — Cliff Quarry is part of the Cromford Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cliff Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 5HD.