Mountains & hills · South West England
Quarry Cross
In or near Bere Alston.
Quarry Cross — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Bere Alston · 1.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Quarry Cross is a named hill or mountain in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Quarry Cross is a mountain located in South-West England. It offers challenging terrain suitable for experienced climbers and hikers. The area provides scenic views and a rugged landscape typical of the region. Visitors can expect a variety of outdoor activities, including walking trails and climbing opportunities.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4826, -4.1769
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Bere Ferrers
- Postcode
- PL20 7EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Bere Alston — 1.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615930 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bere Alston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Harlings
Campsites · 1.5 km
Bere Alston
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Denham Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Tamar Valley National Landscape
National landscapes (AONB) · 2.4 km
River Tavy
Museums · 2.6 km
Calstock
Towns & cities · 2.8 km
Morwellham Quay
Harbours & ports · 2.9 km
Berra Tor
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Calstock Roman fort
Archaeological sites · 3.0 km
Church of St Andrew, Calstock
Historic churches · 3.0 km
Morwellham Quay: transport infrastructure, part of the water control system and a manganese mill
Marinas · 3.0 km
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bere Alston War Memorial
Bere Alston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Denham Bridge
Denham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Tamar Valley National Landscape
Tamar Valley National Landscape — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Quarry Cross
Places to stay
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Cider House
The Cider House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 4Caravan parks · South West England
Dartmoor Caravan Park
Dartmoor Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Campsites · South West England
Copper Pot Campsite
Copper Pot Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
The Old Rectory Caravan & Camping Park
The Old Rectory Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Cornish Arms
The Cornish Arms — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Sir Francis Drake Public House
Sir Francis Drake Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
(White Hart Inn) Public House
(White Hart Inn) Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Inn
The Royal Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quarry Cross?
- Quarry Cross is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 7EE), in the parish of Bere Ferrers.
- What is Quarry Cross?
- Quarry Cross — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Quarry Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Bere Alston, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL20 7EE.
- Is Quarry Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Quarry Cross is part of the Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Quarry Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Bere Alston, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 7EE.