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Bardon Hill Quarry

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Bardon Hill Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Leicestershire, covering 0.58 km². It is one of 69 SSSIs in the county. Nearby SSSIs include Ulverscroft Valley and Bradgate Park and Cropston Reservoir. For arrivals by rail, Loughborough (Leics) Station is about 10.9 km to the north-east.

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