Useful Links

A list of organisations and links we think you may find useful.

If you are a publicist or secretary and would like your organisation to be included, or have news please let us know.

BGS: Geology of Britain ViewerThe Geology of Britain viewer is a simple tool aimed at the general public that helps you explore the geology around where you live. https://www.bgs.ac.uk/discoveringGeology/geologyOfBritain/viewer.html
Cumbria GeoConservation GroupCumbria GeoConservation Group is a voluntary geological conservation group working to record and look after important geological sites.https://www.cbdc.org.uk/cumbria_geoconservation/
Cumbria Wildlife TrustCumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wildplaces of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness. http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/
Edinburgh Geological SocietyThe Edinburgh Geological Society, founded in 1834. The aim of the society is to encourage public interest in geology and the advancement of geological knowledge. http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/
Geology of the Lake DistrictTo bridge the gap between researchers and all others.http://englishlakedistrictgeology.org.uk/
Lake District NP: GeologyThis site handily sums up 500 million years of Geology in the Lake District National Park.http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/learning/geology
Manchester Geological AssociationWe were formed in 1925 to bring together professional and amateur geologists in and around Manchester. We are actively concerned in the conservation of key geological sites in the area. http://www.mangeolassoc.org.uk/

Cumbria’s National Nature Reserves

Nature reserves in Cumbria that Natural England identifies as among England’s finest sites for wildlife and/or geology.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves
Natural History MuseumThrough our collections and scientific expertise, we are helping to conserve the extraordinary richness and diversity of the natural world with groundbreaking projects in more than 68 countries. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/
Skiddaw U3AU3A stands for University of the Third Age, which is a self-help organisation for older people no longer in full-time employment. You don’t need formal qualifications and there are no exams. http://www.skiddawu3a.co.uk/
Solway Shore StoriesRead about people and places (and geology), browse the many photographs — or check out shore-walks, past and future. http://www.solwayshorestories.co.uk/
UK Fossils Network – CumbriaThe Lake District is the most popular area of the UK for hikers. It is not the most productive area of the UK for fossils, but has its fair share of locations.https://ukfossils.co.uk/category/cumbria/
Westmorland Geological SocietyThe society was founded in 1973 and the president is Dr. Emrys Phillips, CGeol FGS. http://www.westmorlandgeolsoc.co.uk/
Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership SchemeThe Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme aims to unlock and reveal the hidden heritage of the Westmorland Dales. http://www.westmorlandgeolsoc.co.uk/
York University: Lifelong LearningOnline Postgraduate Diploma in The Geology of Yorkshire and Northern England.http://www.york.ac.uk/lifelonglearning/geology/
Liverpool Geological SocietyThe Liverpool Geological Society has invited the knowledgeable and famous to come and tell all those interested in the wonders of the world and its even more amazing history, beginning some 4,600,000,000 years ago.https://liverpoolgeologicalsociety.org/
Yorkshire Geological SocietyThe Yorkshire Geological Society which, since 1837, has been, and continues to be, an internationally recognised scientific organisation with an interest in all aspects of geology, principally in Northern England and adjacent areas. http://www.yorksgeolsoc.org.uk/
North West Highland Geopark“Our vision is for the North West Highlands to become a thriving and sustainable rural economy capitalising on the assets and people of the Geopark in partnership with local government, relevant agencies and local businesses”https://www.nwhgeopark.com/