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Event Reminder: Castle Head
Thursday, 1 August, 2024 starts at 10:30
Leader: Alan Smith
Start: St John’s Church, Keswick
No parking immediately at start. Nearby street
parking, but park with great care noting the many
restrictions.
The Castle Head intrusion, Keswick, and the Quaternary features of the surrounding area.
Mostly on well surfaced paths. Short road sections.
Short, steep, rocky, but clear path up to Castle Head
Summit. Section along shore of Derwent Water.
2024-CGS-Excursion-Register-Castle-Head-1-Aug
Please register your interest to attend
https://www.cumberland-geol-soc.org.uk/events/castlehead/
Castle Head
Event Reminder: Cockermouth Geotrail
Wednesday, 17 July, 2024 starts at 17:30
Millers Footbridge
NY 118308, Cockermouth
Leader: Peter Sapsford
A stroll around Cockermouth Building Stones in search of geology Walk details can be downloaded from https://www.cbdc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Cockermouth-Rock-Trail.pdf
After the walk we intend to gather in The Bush on Main Street 7.15 – 7.30. Anyone looking for food is advised to book in advance either at The Bush that will take a group of no more than 6 or elsewhere. Other options include: Hunters which will also have a quiz, Tarantella restaurant, The Bitter End and at more expense, The Trout.
2024 CGS Cockermouth Excursion Register 17 July
Cockermouth Geo-Trail
https://www.cumberland-geol-soc.org.uk/events/cockermouth-geo-trail/
Event Remainder: Whitehaven
Sunday, 14 July, 2024 starts at 10:30
Leader: David Kelly
This is a joint excursion with the OUGS
The geology and old mines of the Coal Measures
and Permo-Triassic south and west of
Whitehaven.
The visit will involve two walks of 1.4k (40m
ascent and descent) and 4k (negligible ascent
and descent) with a further walk of 0.8k
(negligible ascent and descent) if time permits.
2024 CGS Excursion Register Whitehaven 14 July
Register your interest to attend at:
https://www.cumberland-geol-soc.org.uk/events/west-cumbria/
West Cumbria - Whitehaven
Castle Head Event Rescheduled
The event is to be held on 1st August.
Please read the risk assessment and register on the event page if you plan to attend. Registration is not compulsory but helps the organizer plan for the event and helps us communicate any updates.