Viewpoints · North West England
Kelton Limestone Quarry
In or near Thackthwaite.
Kelton Limestone Quarry 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
- Corkickle · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kelton Limestone Quarry is a named viewpoint in North-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Whitehaven and Workington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 9.2 km away. Postcode area CA26.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kelton Limestone Quarry is a viewpoint located in Lamplugh, North-East England, postcode CA26. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the River Derwent and its tributaries.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5536, -3.4414
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Lamplugh
- Postcode
- CA26 3XT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Corkickle — 9.2 km
Sources
- osm: n4541283699 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kelton Limestone Quarry?
- Kelton Limestone Quarry is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA26 3XT), in the parish of Lamplugh.
- What is Kelton Limestone Quarry?
- Kelton Limestone Quarry is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kelton Limestone Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA26 3XT.
- Is Kelton Limestone Quarry a protected site?
- Yes — Kelton Limestone Quarry is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kelton Limestone Quarry free to visit?
- Yes, Kelton Limestone Quarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kelton Limestone Quarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA26 3XT. It sits within the Whitehaven and Workington parliamentary constituency.