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Cowraik Quarry

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Cowraik Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cumbria, covering 0.05 km². It is one of 235 SSSIs in the county. Other nature reserves nearby include Wan Fell and Cliburn Moss. The closest station is Penrith North Lakes, about 3 km to the west.

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Photo: Penrith Beacon, a viewpoint in Cumbria, north west England.Highlight

Penrith Beacon

Viewpoint near Penrith

A stone beacon tower on the wooded hill above Penrith, once lit to warn of border raids, with wide Eden-valley views.

2.1 km W

Photo of Brougham Castle and Roman fort, a Roman fort near Penrith, Cumbria, north west England.Highlight

Brougham Castle and Roman fort

Roman fort near Penrith

A red sandstone castle beside the grassy banks of Brocavum, a Roman fort at a crossing of the Eamont.

2.1 km S

Photo of the River Eden, a 90-mile river running from Mallerstang to Solway Firth, north west England.Highlight

River Eden

River

Cumbria's great river, running north from the Mallerstang fells through red sandstone country and Carlisle to the Solway.

3.1 km NE · Cumbria

Photo of Rheged Centre, a visitor attraction near Penrith, Cumbria, north west England.Highlight

Rheged Centre

Attraction near Penrith

A grass-roofed arts and events centre near Penrith built into a hillside, with galleries, a cinema and local food.

5.2 km SW

Photo of the Lake District, a National Park in Cumbria, north west England.Iconic

Lake District

National Park near Grasmere

England's highest mountains and deepest lakes — the fells that invented British hillwalking.

5.7 km S

Photo of Long Meg and Her Daughters, a stone circle near Lazonby, Cumbria, north west England.Highlight

Long Meg and Her Daughters

Stone circle · Cursus near Lazonby

Long Meg and Her Daughters stone circle, associated cursus and prehistoric enclosure

6.9 km NE