Trimdon Limestone Quarry

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Trimdon Limestone Quarry is one of 85 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham. At just 0.01 km², only two are smaller. Horden is about 10.3 km away to the north-east. Nearby SSSIs include Wingate Quarry, Cassop Vale and Pittington Hill.

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