Honister Slate Mine
Borrowdale, Italy
The Honister Slate Mine in Cumbria is the last working slate mine in England. Quarrying for Westmorland green slate has been taking place in the area since the late 17th century. Apart from the mining it is also a popular tourist attraction in the Lake District National Park.
Listen to the audio guide for Honister Slate Mine Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen offNearby
- Borrowdale and Derwent Water natura · 3 km away
- Moss Force waterfall · 5 km away
- Buttermere lake · 5 km away
- Newlands Church chiese · 6 km away
- Buttermere Valley natura · 6 km away
- Church of St Olaf chiese · 6 km away
- Lodore Falls waterfall · 6 km away
- Wasdale & Scafell Pike information · 7 km away