Where is King Barrow Quarries Reserve?

King Barrow Quarries Reserve is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1LQ), in the parish of Portland.

How do I get to King Barrow Quarries Reserve?

The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1LQ.

Is King Barrow Quarries Reserve a protected site?

Yes — King Barrow Quarries Reserve is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is King Barrow Quarries Reserve free to visit?

Yes, King Barrow Quarries Reserve is free to enter.

How do I get to King Barrow Quarries Reserve?

The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1LQ.

Forests & woodlands · South West England

King Barrow Quarries Reserve

In or near Fortuneswell.

Free admission

King Barrow Quarries Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

King Barrow Quarries Reserve, forests & woodlands in South West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Weymouth · 6.9 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit King Barrow Quarries Reserve, the nearest railway station is Weymouth, located 6.9 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

King Barrow Quarries Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.5555°, -2.4361°.

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Official information

King Barrow Quarries Reserve is a historic site that features significant geological and archaeological interest. Visitors can explore the quarries and learn about the area's natural history and heritage.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

King Barrow Quarry is a disused site of former 19th century stone quarries on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is located in the north-east corner of Tophill. The quarry, now a Dorset Wildlife Trust nature reserve, covers 12.2 hectares. Both King Barrow and the nearby Tout Quarry make up the Dorset Wildlife Trust's Portland Quarries Nature Park. Portland also has two butterfly reserves: Broadcroft Quarry and Perryfield Quarry.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The site is based on former quarries that were abandoned 100 years ago. In the nineteenth century there was extensive quarrying in the area. When the area was first quarried, huge numbers of Roman artifacts were discovered. Since being abandoned the area had been left to regenerate naturally, with the aid of scrub management. Since around 2004 the quarry became a nature reserve after the site owners handed the quarry over to the Dorset Wildlife Trust. The quarry then became known as King Barrow Quarries Nature Reserve. Within the quarry are relics of past industrial activities, including blocks of cut stone and a quarryman's shelter. Pieces of tramway track and a tunnel remain from the…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 50.5555, -2.4361
District: Dorset
Parish: Portland
Postcode: DT5 1LQ
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
Nearest railway station: Weymouth — 6.9 km
Official site: www.pastscape.org.uk

Sources

osm: r12977775 (ODbL)
wikipedia: King Barrow Quarry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: King Barrow Quarry, Portland.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Archaeological sites · South West England

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Historic bridges · South West England

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Natural landmarks · South West England

Verne Redoubt

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Historic bridges · South West England

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Where to eat & stay near King Barrow Quarries Reserve

Places to stay

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Hostels · South West England

Young Men's Christian Association

Young Men's Christian Association — a hostel in england south east.

↗ portlandymca.org.uk

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Hotels · South West England

Royal Breakwater

Royal Breakwater — a hotel in england south east.

↗ the-royal-breakwater.dorsethotels.net

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Caravan parks · South West England

WPNSA Motorhome Area

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Hotels · South West England

Portland Spa Hotel

Portland Spa Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

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Campsites · South West England

Sweet Hill Farm

Sweet Hill Farm — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ sweethillfarm.co.uk

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Caravan parks · South West England

Chesil Holiday Park

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