Cathedral Quarry

The Cathedral, in Little Langdale Quarry

Overview

A network of quarries above Little Langdale - best known for the main chamber, which is 40ft in height and lit by two windows.

Visit the Visit Cumbria website

Walkers, see the National Trust Hodge Close walk , and specifically waypoint 5, the Cathedral Cavern.

Climbers, this quarry offers a number of routes, including Night of the Hot Pies(E1), Darklands(E3), Basilica(E5), An Alabuse(E2) - all Extreme. See the UK Climbing web page. Access restriction for organised groups. Telephone National Trust Property Manager (Jim Loxam - 015394 41197) for details.

See more details on the Open Street Map website

What makes it special

Visit this massive, cathedral like quarry
Climb the routes, all extreme, on Cumbrian rock

(Access restricted for groups of climbers.)

Hostels nearby

YHA Langdale

Free parking on premises
WiFi
Restaurant

YHA Coniston Holly How

Garden/grounds
WiFi
Restaurant

YHA Ambleside

Garden/grounds
WiFi
Free parking on premises

Cathedral Quarry

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Map references

OS Map:: 90, and Explorer OL7
OS Grid Ref:: NY313029
Lat/Lng:: 54.417003, -3.058749
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