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Elterwater Quarry

Elterwater Quarry

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Elterwater Quarry

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Dominiek Van Dooren

June 17, 2026

Hiking

The Elterwater quarry has been exploited since the mid-19th century. Elterwater slate is a metamorphic volcanic ash originating from the Borrowdale Volcanic Group, formed during the Ordovician and is between 450 and 500 million years old. This light green stone, often characterised by contrasting markings and veining that highlight its natural origin, is used worldwide to add character and beauty to countless residential and commercial projects for roofs, paving, flooring, cladding, walls, windowsills and worktops.
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Natalie

October 4, 2023

Mountain biking

Elterwater Quarry is still in use today and is an interesting place to ride through. The Westmorland Green slate quarried here is used on buildings throughout the Lake District, both now and in the years gone by. Do watch out for large vehicles, as a working quarry, lorries do drive through.

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Elevation 110 m

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Thursday 25 June

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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