Geology at Shaftoe Crags

Event leads: Karl Egeland-Eriksen & Brenda Turnbull

Event length: 1 session, Sunday 20 October, 10.00 am-4.00 pm

Event cost: £5 NHSN Members/£7.50 Non-Members

Meet at: Parking for Shaftoe Crags, Bolam West Houses, Northumberland, NZ 06299 82323, W3w: riskiest.passenger.tailed

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Shaftoe Crags are composed of coarse sandstones, deposited by a fault bounded river channel that cut through Carboniferous sediments. A variety of sedimentary features are visible within the exposures including soft sediment deformation structures and cross-stratification.

Ice has left its mark on the landscape carving deep clefts through the sandstone and the meltwaters have formed some unusual microchannels.

Features such as the Devil’s Punchbowl and a cave will be explored along the route. Spectacular views. This roughly circular walk is around 2.5 miles long along paths, over rough, and in places, boggy ground.

Essential equipment:

Sturdy footwear, outdoor clothing, lunch.

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