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Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint

Free admission

Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Quarry above Elterwater - geograph.org.uk - 4031452

DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in North-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. Postcode area LA22.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint is located in North-West England, within the parish of Lakes. This viewpoint overlooks the River Eden and Tributaries, which are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

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Coordinates
54.4345, -3.0446
Parish
Lakes
Postcode
LA22 9JA
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint?
Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9JA), in the parish of Lakes.
Is Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint a protected site?
Yes — Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint free to visit?
Yes, Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint is free to enter.
How do I get to Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9JA. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.