The excursion leader Rosemary has put together some preliminary reading material and has further information regarding the event on Saturday 13th July:
Follow the link to some brief notes for Saturdays excursion to print off if you wish.
http://www.cumberland-geol-soc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/July-13th-2019-Nenthead.pdf
Leader: Rosemary Vilder
Meet at heritage site NY 785433
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=378550&Y=543350&A=Y&Z=115
Approx. 2 km walking around historic mining area with some rough ground and steep sections. Optional tour of mine (small donation requested to cover cost of equipment and insurance). Exhibition building with café and toilets.
Leader: John Rodgers
Meet at 6pm Woodend Brow CP off A66, NY 218 275
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=321850&Y=527550&A=Y&Z=115
N.B. This is an evening trip. About 5km walking on low-level forestry tracks.
CGS TRIP FOR SUNDAY 23RD JUNE IS CANCELLED Due to unforeseen circumstances. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE JOHN RODGERS.
Leader: David Evans
Meet at layby Whitbeck SD 115 845
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=311550&Y=484550&A=Y&Z=115
c.6km walking on farm track and steep gravelly path to beach. Hard hat and digging tools optional. No toilet facilities.
THE THRELKELD KNOTTS TRIP FOR WED 12 JUNE IS POSTPONED BECAUSE OF POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS FORECAST. IT IS HOPED THAT THIS EVENT CAN BE OFFERED IN JULY AND IF SO AN ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE POSTED ON THE CGS WEBSITE. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
John Rodgers
