Tintern Quarry, Limestone quarry in Forest of Dean, England
The quarry contains numerous rock formations across multiple terraces, offering vertical faces of exposed limestone against the Forest of Dean landscape.
The Wye Valley Railway served Tintern Quarry from 1876 until 1981, enabling limestone extraction for construction projects throughout the region.
The quarry stands near Tintern Abbey, representing the industrial heritage of the Wye Valley through its limestone extraction operations and railway connections.
Access to the quarry parking from B4228 remains restricted until spring 2025 due to logging activities along the track.
The quarry features 137 climbing routes established in 1993, though current regulations prohibit climbing activities without landowner permission.
GPS coordinates: 51.67940,-2.65810
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:16
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