Geological Walks

Geological walks

These are old fashioned field trips, but a small much more luxurious version without the follow up homework! The day is a multi-site look at specific areas, their geology, geomorphology, and past human interaction with the landscape. The aim is to provide a Geo- themed fun day with like-minded people and a vague purpose.

The Day: We can pick up from a predetermined location between 9.00 -10.00am and return between 4.00 – 5.00pm. We can stop for lunch at pub/café, bring your own picnic or we can provide one. If you are a group of 6 this can vary to suit you.
Prices: These vary according to distance transported and the nature of the day and are variable for each walk with discounts for groups.

Mendips half day walk

Half-day walk over Black Down looking at the Cheddar Anticline and the Lead mines of Charterhouse

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6.8 miles

Moderate

3-4 hrs

Hartland Quay

Study the spectacular Variscan folding of the rocks of Hartland Quay. A Circular walk from Hartland Quay along the SW Coastal path and returning via the village of Stoke.

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5.29 miles

challenging

Osmington to Lulworth

Study the geology of Osmington and then the stunning Concordant Coastline of Durdle Door to Lulworth. This a tough but beautiful part of the South West Coastal Path, with a world famous landscape.

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6 miles

Moderate to Challenging

5 hrs

Chesil Beach and the Isle of Portland

Study the unique Chesil Beach and the Geology of the Isle of Portland; their importance in the architecture and culture of England.

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6 miles

leisurely

3 hrs

Mendips walk

The Mendips: formation and exploitation. Morning walks: Burrington Combe, Chaterhouse to Cheddar Gorge Afternoon walk: Vallis Vale to Mells and then a drive back to pick up point.

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5 miles

Leisurely

3hrs