Cawdor Quarry, Matlock

#12 among attractions in Matlock

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Cawdor Quarry is a disused quarry in Matlock, Derbyshire. Much of it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. ()

Coordinates: 53°8'22"N, 1°33'59"W

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Matlock United Kingdom

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Cawdor Quarry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Masson Cavern, Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bridge, Riber Castle.

1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Great Masson Cavern, Matlock Bath
27 min walk • Great Masson Cavern is one of two caves at the Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England. The other is Great Rutland Cavern. Great Masson Cavern is notable for its lack of stalactites and stalagmites, as the cave is coated in a clay-like substance that inhibits deposition.
1.1 miS
Playground, Cable car, Park
Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath
27 min walk • The Heights of Abraham is a tourist attraction in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England. It consists of a hilltop park on top of Masson Hill, accessed from the village by either the Heights of Abraham cable car or a steep zig-zag path.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Matlock Bridge, Matlock
13 min walk • Matlock Bridge also known as Derwent Bridge, is a stone bridge spanning the River Derwent in Matlock town centre, Derbyshire, England. The bridge dates back to the 15th century, and is a Grade II* listed structure.
1.3 miSE
Forts and castles, Gothic Revival architecture
Riber Castle, Matlock
32 min walk • Riber Castle is a 19th-century Grade II listed country house in the hamlet of Riber on a hill overlooking Matlock, Derbyshire. It is built of gritstone from a local quarry which was pulled up the 200-metre hill by a series of pulleys.
0.7 miSE
Church
St Giles' Church, Matlock
18 min walk • St Giles' Church, Matlock is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Matlock, Derbyshire.
0.4 miE
53°8'19"N • 1°33'22"W
The Loft : Matlock, Matlock
11 min walk • Concerts and shows, Comedy club, Theater
0.6 miS
Church
St John the Baptist's Chapel, Matlock
16 min walk • St John the Baptist's Chapel, Matlock Bath, is a former private chapel in Johns Road, off the A6 road between Matlock Bath and Matlock, Derbyshire, England.
1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Great Rutland Cavern, Matlock Bath
27 min walk • Great Rutland Cavern is one of two caves at the Heights of Abraham, Matlock, Derbyshire, England. The other is Great Masson Cavern. Great Rutland Cavern is a small cave consisting of a narrow passage and a chamber leading into the Nestus Grotto.

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Which popular attractions are close to Cawdor Quarry?

Nearby attractions include The Loft : Matlock, Matlock (11 min walk), Matlock Bridge, Matlock (13 min walk), St John the Baptist's Chapel, Matlock (16 min walk), St Giles' Church, Matlock (18 min walk).

How to get to Cawdor Quarry by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cawdor Quarry:

Train

Matlock Riverside (4 min walk)
Matlock (9 min walk)

Bus

Gateway Court • Lines: 6.1 (5 min walk)
Twiggs • Lines: 6.1, Little Sixes, Little Sixes (Mon - Fri), Little Sixes (School AM) (6 min walk)