Leader, Noel Pearson
Meet at 10.30 Helbeck Quarry, NY 799157 (take road east from Brough).
http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=379950&y=515750&z=0&sv=ny799157&st=5&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf
Total walking distance 5-6 km around 3 locations on paths and open fell with 100-200m ascent
Meet at 6pm in car park between Tesco and the north wall of Whitehaven Harbour NX972186. http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=297250&y=518650&z=0&sv=nx972186&st=5&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf
Leader Margaret Bennett . We will finish at about 8pm and hope to then extend the occasion for those who want to with a meal at a local pub/restaurant.
The CGS 2019 Summer newsletter is published and includes lectures for 2019 & 2020, past events and recommendations.
You can view and download it at:
http://www.cumberland-geol-soc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Aug-2019-newsletter.pdf
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Meet at NY 590146
(Links to media and advanced reading for the event are at the foot of the page)
Meet at 10.00am at the road corner ‘Castlehouse Scar’ NY 590146. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=359050&Y=514650&A=Y&Z=115
Take the Crosby Ravensworth Road from Shap village, turn right by the wood & park at the road corner. Please park tidily & consider car sharing if possible. Hi-vis recommended, hard hats not needed.
We will be met by the Tata Steel Operations Manager & Quarry manager. The quarry visit will be in the morning. We will walk slightly uphill to access the quarry via a gate. Inside the quarry, the ground is rough & steep in places. The area is over 300m & can be exposed. In the afternoon we will walk round the proposed quarry perimeter geology trail. Total walking distance about 3 miles
If you have any problems finding the quarry contact Sylvia on 07876 787 208
Below is some downloadable advanced setting and reading prior to the event.
Sat 17 August 2019 CGS visit to Shapfell quarry
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.
