Bishop Middleham Quarry

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Bishop Middleham Quarry is one of 85 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham. For arrivals by rail, Newton Aycliffe Station is about 10.3 km to the south-west. Nearby SSSIs include Cassop Vale and Wingate Quarry.

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