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WHEN

Wednesday, 5 August, 2026 starts at 12:00 - 16:00

WHERE

Bewaldeth Road End
NY 23549 35104 / W3W factoring.pulps.salon
Bassenthwaite

DETAILS

Leader: Ian Francis

Afternoon excursion to explore the Eycott Volcanic Group on Binsey, and its relationship to the underlying Skiddaw Group. Starting point: 12 Noon at roadside carparking at Bewaldeth road end, Bassenthwaite NY 23549 35104 (W3W factoring.pulps.salon).

If there are no spaces to Bewaldeth road end there is a wide grass verge on the east side of the road that leads south from the road end (towards Whitefield cottage/Overwater) at NY 23638 35087 (W3W rebounder.bronzes.daring).

The route will take us around the southwestern foot of Binsey then steeply up the western flank of the fell to West Crag, returning to start point via Binsey top.

Please note: A moderate level of fitness and leg strength is  required. Participants are advised to carry walking poles if they feel uncertain. Stout footwear required.  

Car parking is limited so please consider car-sharing.

CGS Binsey Excursion Information and Risk Assessment 2026

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WHEN

Wednesday, 10 June, 2026 starts at 16:30 - 18:30

WHERE

Greyhound Inn, Grizebeck
1 Spring Gardens
Grizebeck
LA17 7XJ

DETAILS

Leader: Dave Kelly

David Kelly has been keeping an eye on the new cutting on the A595 at Grizebeck. The cutting is in the Poolscar Formation of the Coniston Group in the Windermere Supergroup. He has not been able to make a preliminary visit but the BGS mapping shows inverted strata in the area.

There is an opportunity to examine the Windermere Supergroup rocks in the cutting on Wednesday 10 June, before the new road is open to traffic.

The contractor (Story) requires participants to bring hard hat, high viz vest and boots.

CGS Excursion Information and Risk Assessnment 2026 WIND 10 June

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WHEN

Wednesday, 3 June, 2026 starts at 10:00 - 16:00

WHERE

Ingleton Waterfalls Car Park
Broadwood Entrance
Ingleton
LA6 3ET

DETAILS

Leader: Dr B J Skillerne de Bristowe

In the morning there will be short stops on the way between the Waterfalls Car Park and Horton. A round trip by car of some 20 miles. The Waterfalls Walk will be undertaken in the afternoon.

CGS Excursion Information and Risk Assessment Ingleborough 2026

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WHEN

Wednesday, 10 June, 2026 starts at 16:30 - 18:30

WHERE

Greyhound Inn, Grizebeck
1 Spring Gardens
Grizebeck
LA17 7XJ

DETAILS

Leader: Dave Kelly

David Kelly has been keeping an eye on the new cutting on the A595 at Grizebeck. The cutting is in the Poolscar Formation of the Coniston Group in the Windermere Supergroup. He has not been able to make a preliminary visit but the BGS mapping shows inverted strata in the area.

There is an opportunity to examine the Windermere Supergroup rocks in the cutting on Wednesday 10 June, before the new road is open to traffic.

The contractor (Story) requires participants to bring hard hat, high viz vest and boots.

CGS Excursion Information and Risk Assessnment 2026 WIND 10 June

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WHEN

Wednesday, 3 June, 2026 starts at 10:00 - 16:00

WHERE

Ingleton Waterfalls Car Park
Broadwood Entrance
Ingleton
LA6 3ET

DETAILS

Leader: Dr B J Skillerne de Bristowe

In the morning there will be short stops on the way between the Waterfalls Car Park and Horton. A round trip by car of some 20 miles. The Waterfalls Walk will be undertaken in the afternoon.

CGS Excursion Information and Risk Assessment Ingleborough 2026

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The postponed Windermere Supergroup Excursion to be led by Richard Wrigley is now due to take place on 12 June. Those who had a place on the original trip or on the waiting list were given first option for the new date with the result that there is only one place left. If you would like to participate in this trip please contact Helen James for the one remaining place; once that is taken applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

WHEN

Friday, 12 June, 2026 starts at 10:00 - 15:00

WHERE

Walna Scar Car Park (paid)
SD 2889 9701
Coniston

DETAILS

Leader: Richard Wrigley, WGS

Examination of latest Ordovician to late Silurian rocks unconformably overlying rocks of the Borrowdale Volcanic Group. Total walking distance (moderate) is about 6.5km. In places it maybe wet underfoot. (Participants are recommended to have read GA Cumbria Guide Volume 2, itinerary 2.3).

As there is limited parking at the start, attendees are requested to car share where possible.

Please read the Excursion Information (including Risk Assessment) before booking.

RW Windermere Super Group Excursion Information

CGS WSG Excursion Itinerary

If you would like to attend please contact Helen James.