Closed limestone quarry in the Yorkshire Dales, Giggleswick Quarry has been put up for sale.

The quarry is being marketed as a chance for a wide range of leisure or commercial uses, subject to securing relevant planning consents.

Dacre Son & Hartley has been appointed by construction materials company Hanson UK to market the quarry.

The 31.1 acre site is less than a mile away from Settle town centre and is surrounded by stepped benches up to a height of approximately 100 feet, with a large flat area in the centre of the quarry’s void, which could be developed.

Hanson, which operates the nearby Horton Quarry, closed the site 10 years ago after extracting all the planned reserves.

Jason Preston, who heads up Dacre, Son & Hartley’s Settle office, said: “This has to be one of the most unusual properties we’ve ever handled and it represents a fabulous opportunity for the right buyer.

“It’s a truly unique opportunity, in a stunning location, at the southern end of Giggleswick Scar. It will interest businesses that require a vast outdoor storage space or it could offer a dramatic backdrop for a wide range of leisure activities, subject to planning.

“It has the added benefit of being in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, but still within walking distance of all Settle’s amenities and its road and rail links, as well as offering easy access to Skipton and the M6, which will further enhance its appeal with leisure businesses.”

David Weeks, Hanson UK communications manager, added: “This quarry has provided a vital supply of limestone for local use for many years and employed many local people. We would love to see the site being put to beneficial after-use.”