Forests & woodlands · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rifle Butts Quarry
Rifle Butts Quarry is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rifle Butts Quarry is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.8723°, -0.6353°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rifle Butts Quarry SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rifle Butts Quarry is a forest located in Market Weighton, Yorkshire (postcode YO43). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its unique geological features and biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8723, -0.6353
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Market Weighton
- Postcode
- YO43 4NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Official site
- www.ywt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w156796503 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rifle Butts Quarry?
- Rifle Butts Quarry is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO43 4NB), in the parish of Market Weighton.
- Is Rifle Butts Quarry a protected site?
- Yes — Rifle Butts Quarry is part of the Rifle Butts Quarry SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rifle Butts Quarry free to visit?
- Yes, Rifle Butts Quarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rifle Butts Quarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO43 4NB. It sits within the Bridlington and The Wolds parliamentary constituency.