Wingate Quarry

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Wingate Quarry is one of 85 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham. The closest station is Horden, about 8 km to the north-east. Nearby SSSIs include Cassop Vale, Durham Coast SSSI and Pittington Hill.

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