Brown End Quarry
A small but dramatic former limestone quarry
©Andrew Parkinson/2020VISION
A small but dramatic former limestone quarry
Witness the incredible power of nature as it slowly reclaims this former industrial site. What will Minera Quarry’s next chapter hold?
Wildlife and wildflowers have reclaimed this former quarry in the heart of the Ribble Valley.
Fir Hill Quarry is a small chalk pit.
With over 100 plant species flowering in this small former stone quarry in the Dales, including four species of orchid, a spring or summer visit is a must for wildflower enthusiasts.
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Disused chalk quarry and a spinney with a colourful variety of flowers.
Buzzing with biodiversity, this old industrial site is now overflowing with invertebrate life.
A charming pocket of woodland and limestone grassland with spectacular views over the Vale of Llangollen.
This tranquil former limestone quarry is a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of botanists’ treasures. Its gems include several nationally scarce plants.
A gentle stroll of around 3 miles (some steep sections) to see orchids, other wildflowers and butterflies on these two nature reserves.