Description
Join NHSN's Earth Sciences Group to explore the fascinating geology of the Haltwhistle Burn
Event leads: Karl Egeland-Eriksen & Brenda Turnbull
Event length: 1 session, Saturday 4 May, 10.00 am-4.00 pm
Event cost: £5 NHSN Members/£7.50 Non-Members
Meet at: Park at National Park Car Park, Cawfields (Pay and Display) (off the Military Road) NY712665 W3w: hypocrite.rejoiced.reminder
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The gorge cut by Haltwhistle Burn provides excellent exposures of the Lower Namurian (Carboniferous) sedimentary strata including, limestone, shale, sandstone and coal. Many features of the deltaic environment in which the sediments were laid down can be observed.
Essential equipment:
Sturdy footwear, outdoor clothing, lunch. The path is over rough ground in places with a stile to cross. 3 miles in total.