Natural landmarks · North East England
Walltown Quarry
In or near Greenhead.
Walltown Quarry — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Wilkins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Walltown Quarry is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Roman Army Museum offers an immersive experience into the life of a Roman soldier, featuring interactive displays and significant artefacts. It serves as a starting point for exploring Hadrian's Wall and provides educational programs about life on the edge of the Roman Empire.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walltown Quarry is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This former quarry site is notable for its geological significance and is part of the Northumberland National Park. The area provides insight into the region's industrial past and natural history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9871, -2.5188
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Greenhead
- Postcode
- CA8 7HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Phone
- 01434 344 277
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 4.2 km
- Official site
- romanarmymuseum.com
Sources
- osm: node/1024847174 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walltown Quarry?
- Walltown Quarry is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7HF), in the parish of Greenhead.
- What is Walltown Quarry?
- Walltown Quarry — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walltown Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7HF.
- Is Walltown Quarry a protected site?
- Yes — Walltown Quarry is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Walltown Quarry free to visit?
- Yes, Walltown Quarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walltown Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7HF.