Hartley Quarry, Hartley, Coast to Coast
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Hartley Quarry in all its dreariness
Hartley Quarry, Kirkby Stephen, Coast to Coast
The substantial quarry outside of Hartley Village, once owned and operated by Cemex UK, was constructed to mine limestone and was connected by Hartley Station to the Stainmore railway. It has now ceased operations but remains open in a limited way in order to sell existing assets and minerals. On site there is an active lime hydrating plant operated by a third party. The connecting railway has now been dismantled and is part of an attractive walk crossing two viaducts, i.e. Podgill and Merrygill.
Hartley Quarry is 1 mile east of Kirkby Stephen, where it is accessed by passing St Stephen's Church on the east of the town, crossing Frank's Bridge spanning the River Eden, and following the Coast to Coast path past Hartley Village, crossing Hartley Beck to the Merrygill Viaduct. The Viaduct is located opposite to the Quarry.
Hartley Quarry
The minor road from Hartley Birkett to Kirkby Stephen runs steeply downhill around the east and north sides of the quarry, providing an extensive view across the quarry to Kirkby Stephen.
Hartley Quarry Kirkby Stephen
Operations at Hartley Quarry have now been discontinued save on a very limited scale in order to sell existing stock. Most of the time the quarry is quiet and vacant.
Hartley Quarry High Out Wood
There is quite a vivid contrast when observing Hartley Quarry from the north, with High Out Wood in the background. Now that the quarry is almost discontinued it will undergo a process of restoration in accordance with the Planning Conditions.
Hartley Quarry Ewbank Scar
The ridge above Ewbank Scar forms the backdrop to Hartley Quarry when viewed from the minor road close to Fell House. A path from Podgill follows the ridge, and another follows the Scar to Birkett Hill.
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