Thousands have signed a petition opposing plans to turn a disused quarry in the UK’s Lake District into a theme park.

Elterwater Quarry owners Holker Group say the plans would become a "heritage attraction", including educational elements about the area's geology. Opponents to the plan have said that the location was unsuitable and that it would increase traffic in the area.

The plans call for a toboggan-style "Cavern Coaster", as well as high ropes courses and zip lines.

LANGDALE ROLLERCOASTER 🎢⛰
1/ Sad news announced of a planned theme park in Elterwater in the heart of the Langdale valley, in the #LakeDistrict World Heritage Site. Planning application expected in days. We stand against these plans, as we did against Thirlmere zip wires.
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— Zip Off Langdale (@ZipOffLangdale) June 10, 2022

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