Our Coast, Our Sea - Ancient Seas and Rivers geology walk
When: 19 June 2010 at 2:00 pm
Where: Boulmer/Longhoughton
Meeting Place: Boulmer. Meet on the corner opposite the pub in Boulmer. There is a small car park just a little further down the coast in Boulmer
Grid reference: NU 266 143
Date & Time: Saturday 19th June 14:00 – 16:00
Health and safety: Some scrambling on rocks at low tide which will be slippery. Circa 5km of walking. If wet/windy will need warm clothes.
In the Carboniferous times this area was a huge delta which was repeatedly was overrun by the sea. This trip will explore the fascinating variety of rocks and the amazing structures in them which tell the story about the many different environments in the delta and what happened as the sea advanced and retreated in its battle with the river.
Further info: Tom Cadwallender, 01665 511203
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