Hightown Quarry
Hightown Quarry is a quarry in Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland. Hightown Quarry is situated nearby to the reservoir Hydepark Dam, as well as near the peak Squires Hill.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Belfast Castle and Cavehill.
Belfast Castle
Photo: Johnnykimble, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Belfast Castle is a mansion located in Cave Hill Country Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in a prominent position 400 feet above sea level. Its location provides unobstructed views over the City of Belfast and Belfast Lough. Belfast Castle is situated 2½ miles east of Hightown Quarry.
Cavehill
Peak
Photo: Tsumo9, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Cave Hill — or Cavehill — is a rocky hill overlooking the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland, with a height of 368 metres. It is marked by basalt cliffs and caves, and its distinguishing feature is 'Napoleon's Nose', a tall cliff fancifully said to resemble the profile of the famous emperor of that name. Cavehill is situated 2 miles east of Hightown Quarry.
Belfast Zoo
Zoo
Photo: Quichot, Public domain.
Belfast Zoological Gardens is a zoo in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is in a relatively secluded location on the northeastern slope of Cavehill, overlooking Belfast's Antrim Road. Belfast Zoo is situated 2 miles east of Hightown Quarry.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Newtownabbey and New Lodge.
Newtownabbey
Photo: Pastor Sam, CC BY 3.0.
Newtownabbey is a district just north of Belfast. It's short of tourist sights and facilities, and you'd only come here for business or to attend the university.
New Lodge
Suburb
Photo: Gerry Lynch, CC BY 2.5.
The New Lodge is an urban, working class Catholic community in Belfast, Northern Ireland, immediately to the north of the city centre. The landscape is dominated by several large tower blocks. New Lodge is situated 4 miles southeast of Hightown Quarry.
Ballyrobert
Village
Ballyrobert is a small village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is about 4 km south of Ballyclare and has developed around the junction of the Ballyrobert Road and the Mossley Road/The Longshot. Ballyrobert is situated 4½ miles north of Hightown Quarry.
Hightown Quarry
- Type: Quarry
- Category: industry
- Location: Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
54.65306° or 54° 39′ 11″ northLongitude
-5.99913° or 5° 59′ 57″ westOpen location code
9C6PM232+68OpenStreetMap ID
way 447225603OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=quarry
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