Tout Quarry covers an area of about 40 acres, an old stone quarry originating from 1750, it was last quarried in 1982; in some parts you can still see the cart/tram marks in the rock, where stone was transported from the site. Since 1983 Tout Quarry has been a sculpture park and nature reserve. I believe there are over 70 sculptures and carvings scattered amongst its labyrinth of ravines and winding gullies. I've only spent a short time exploring and have yet to find many of the pieces. In the summer I may have to bring supplies and spend a whole day exploring to see if I can't find them all. The works range from small line carvings, rough faces which emerge out of the rocks, shapes, textures and all manner of oddities, to much larger pieces like the rebuilt 'Lanos' Arch'. Some of the quarry is easily accessible, a broad path winds through, with smaller paths and sets of concrete/stone steps leading off it. Although beyond the paths it becomes arduous to say the least. Still, if you're in the area it's worth a gander.
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