B740, Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, DG4 6EG

Crawick Multiverse

Unusual place

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7.2

Wildland

1–2 hours

Time

Paid

Cost

Dramatic

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Why it's Wildland

7.2

On the site of a former open-cast coal mine, architect Charles Jencks reshaped the landscape into a 55-acre artland of sculpted landforms representing cosmic ideas.

Crawick Multiverse makes a former mining landscape its canvas: visitors can walk among monumental landforms inspired by stars, galaxies and comets, with the surrounding landscape part of the experience.

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The experience

Allow around 1–2 hours to explore the sculpted landforms and paths at your own pace. The longer Comet Walk is singled out by a visitor review for its views; check current access and conditions before setting out.

Things to do

Walk among the cosmic landforms

Explore the sculpted forms representing stars, galaxies and comets, and see how the former mine has been made into an open-air artland.

1–2 hours for a visit

Try the Comet Walk

A visitor review describes the longer Comet Walk as worthwhile and notes its views. Check current access and conditions before setting out.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · 1–2 hours

Quick Escape: walk among the landforms

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Check current opening and admission details before setting out.
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Explore the site at your own pace, walking among the sculpted landforms.
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If conditions and time allow, include the Comet Walk for the views noted by visitors.

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Make a half day of it: explore the longer walk

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Allow time to explore the landforms and paths at your own pace.
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Take the longer Comet Walk if it is open and suitable for your visit.
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Pause to take in the views and read the interpretation available around the site.

Verified history

Crawick Multiverse was created on the site of a former open-cast coal mine. The supplied visitor source attributes the 55-acre artland and its cosmic landforms to architect and designer Charles Jencks.

Hidden details

A mine transformed into an artland — The sculpted landscape occupies a former open-cast coal mine; that change of purpose is central to understanding the site.

When to go

· Check current opening times; no preferred time is established by the supplied sources.

The supplied sources do not identify seasonal highlights or conditions.

This is an open-air attraction with walking paths. Check the forecast and current site information before visiting.

What to look for

Notice how the landforms turn an open-cast mining site into a large-scale representation of cosmic forms. Look for the Comet Walk and the views described by visitors.

The story

Former open-cast coal mine; contemporary land art

Best time to go

Check current conditions and opening information before travelling; the supplied sources do not establish a best season.

The supplied sources do not establish a best time of day or season. Check current opening information before travelling.

How long to spend

1–2 hours

Perfect for

Walkers · Families · Photographers

Before you go

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Address

B740, Sanquhar DG4 6EG

Phone

+44 1659 50242

Website

crawickmultiverse.co.uk

Listed hours

Monday: 10am-4pm
Tuesday: 10am-4pm
Wednesday: 10am-4pm
Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm

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Google rating

4.5 · 681 reviews

Practical information

Opening & access

A visitor attraction on the site of a former open-cast coal mine. Check the official website for current access arrangements, opening times and prices.

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Parking

Wheelchair-accessible car park listed in the supplied source row; confirm current arrangements before visiting.

Toilets

Wheelchair-accessible toilet listed in the supplied source row; confirm availability before visiting.

Food & drink

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Dogs

A supplied visitor source describes the attraction as dog-friendly; check current rules before visiting.

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Accessibility

The supplied source row lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet. Check the official accessibility information for details of paths and terrain.

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Cost

Paid