Author: cumberlandgeolsoc

CGS Field Trip to Smardale Gill Nature Reserve. On Sunday 23rd August 2015

16 enthusiasts enjoyed a sunny day at Smardale Nature Reserve.  The leader, Sylvia Woodhead, explained the complex river capture in the upper Lune and Eden catchments and the group then walked along the old railway line to examine the sandstones, and limestones and comment on Sylvia’s draft guide to the geology which is designed for the layperson.  Flowers and butterflies competed for attention but some helpful comments were made and Sylvia hopes to distribute a second draft of the leaflet shortly.  The limestones proved to be very fossiliferous with a range of corals observed with some colonies apparently in life position.  The Ashfell Limestone was studied in the light of recent research.  A fascinating day.  A visit to Smardale Gill NNR & CWT reserve is strongly recommended.

Date: 23rd August

Start: 10:30
Location: Newbiggin-on-Lune
Grid: NY 706 052

The trip will look at Carboniferous Ashfell Sandstone and Limestone, quarries, faulting, and drainage pattern development. Please share transport if at all possible and we are asked to park very considerately. Leader Sylvia Woodhead.

Date: Wednesday 12th August

Start: 18:30
Location: Swirls Car Park
Grid: NY 316 171

Meet at the car park, £2.50 for two hours parking.
Walking approximately 1 km along forestry track to NY 321 154 where we will clear brashing from a layer of volcanic bombs, then photograph the bombs. Leader: Alan Wise.

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Geology and landscape of Smardale NNR

This event hosted by Sylvia is on Sunday 23rd August starting 10:30 from Smardale.

Please note the next event is on 12th August.