Geological Sites | Leeds
| Bradford | Calderdale
| Kirklees | Wakefield
 STATUS: RIGS
OTHER DESIGNATIONS:
COUNTY: West Yorkshire
DISTRICT: Calderdale
OS GRID REF. SD 932 268
OS 1:50,000 Landranger 103 Blackburn and Burnley
OS 1:25,000 Explorer OL 21 South Pennines
BGS 1:50,000 Sheet 76 Rochdale
FIRST DESIGNATED by West Yorkshire RIGS Group in 1996
MOST RECENT SURVEY
SITE DESCRIPTION:
Kinderscout Grit outcrops as a 5m high rock face or edge. The gritstone
has been weathered and eroded, probably by wind, into unusual shaped
blocks including a 4m high pedestal rock. Many sedimentary structures
can be observed along the edge including cross bedding, joint patterns,
honeycomb weathering and graded bedding. The site demonstrates the
coarse nature of Kinderscout Grit which forms the distinct moorland
landscape of Upper Calderdale.
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS:
 EDUCATIONAL VALUE:
The site is suitable for primary stages upwards, with many geological
structures to observe and sketch. It is a suitable site for studying
physical weathering of sandstone and sediments can be collected here.
The geomorphology of the Upper Calder Valley can be observed from this
site, including the over-deepened Cliviger Gorge. Other nearby rock
outcrops can be included in a walk across Bride Stones Moor.
AESTHETIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Great Bride Stones forms part of a large moorland area with panoramic
views of the south Pennines. The surrounding moors provide habitats
for many bird and plant species.
ACCESS AND SAFETY:
Access is by public footpath with a large car park next to the public
house (SD 928 273). Do not attempt to climb the rock faces.
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