Elterwater Quarry Adventure Attraction Rejected Proposals to build an adventure attraction in a former quarry at Elterwater in the Langdale Valley have been rejected by planners yesterday, on grounds of traffic impacts. Landscape conservation charity Friends of the Lake District campaigned against the proposal, and their Planning Officer Lorayne Wall spoke at the planning meeting, along with Lakes Parish Council. As the Lake District is a World Heritage Site, ICOMOS (the International Council on Monuments and Sites, an advisory body to UNESCO) also voiced deep concerns about the proposal, including that it would transform part of the quarry into a theme park, and would likely disrupt the tranquil character of Langdale and trivialise its heritage. Over 90,000 people had signed an online petition against the development, which previously included a 'Cavern coaster’ ride, (subsequently removed from the planning application). Friends of the Lake District Planning Officer Lorayne Wall said: ‘We’re very pleased that this application has been turned down today – Langdale is simply the wrong place for a visitor attraction of this type. The narrow winding lanes around Elterwater just cannot cope with a large influx of cars, coaches and people, which will impact upon its character and tranquillity.’ Read more on our Elterwater page Manage Cookie Preferences