Bishop Middleham Quarry

Beautiful vistas which reflect the local mineral architecture. You can spot rare orchids and butterflies here, which is worth a trip out in itself. There are rare orchids and the Durham argus butterfly if you're lucky.
There is good safe running space for dogs and quiet picnics.

Love this place,peace and tranquillity. Great dog walking place,firm favourite

This was a lovely bit of countryside full of beauty to walk around with family and friends

Me and my dog are always down the quarry. Its a nice walk with gold views

Brilliant for dog walking and plenty of rabbits for the beast to chase. Lovely place.

good place to look for snails 👍... sadly was raining though

A disused quarry which has become a fantastic scenic nature reserve. The quarry has become overgrown with rare species of plant, and is a quite place for a pleasant and relaxing day out.

When I visited last there was an abundance of butterflies, and I had a great time exploring the different levels of the site. The nature reserve is part of a network of footpaths, which you can explore after you have exhausted the site.

It is important to note that visitors with physical disabilities may have difficulty navigating the site given its multi-levek nature and many routes incorporating steps.

Overall a lovely place to visit on when the weather is pleasant.

Great place for a walk in the woods and through the old quarry.

This disused quarry is now a site of special scientific interest due to its underlying magnesian limestone which defines the flora and fauna found there. There are a handful of free parking spaces outside the main entrance, and usually at least one is available to use as the place itself is almost never busy.

Great place to wander for flora & butterflies etc. Parking is on roadside with not much space

Great walk, very interesting features, definitely worth a visit.

Perfect for a calming walk. Wonderful variety of flowers and insects.

Nice 30-40 walk around the safer areas

Great for butterflies, saw Northern Brown Argus
Wall, Dingy Skipper, Common Blue

Beautiful nature reserve. Many wildflowers and butterflies in season.

Lovely place for a doggy walk.

Peaceful.great scenery with a variety of walks.

Alan's always happy

This is a perfect place for family to visit

A really nice place to see and visit