Geological Sites | Leeds
| Bradford | Calderdale
| Kirklees | Wakefield
STATUS: RIGS
OTHER DESIGNATIONS:
COUNTY: West Yorkshire
DISTRICT: Calderdale
OS GRID REF. SD 934 326
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 2000
MOST RECENT SURVEY
SITE DESCRIPTION:
Exposures of Upper Carboniferous Kinderscout Grit form a series of 25m
high crags overlooking Widdop reservoir. The western part of the site
contains an extensive boulder field, where blocks of gritstone have
collapsed and slipped down slope toward the reservoir. A distinct perched
boulder overlooking the site is thought to be an erratic, moved to
its present position during the last ice age. The mineralogy and texture
of the rock can be seen in loose material lying below the crags.
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS:
EDUCATIONAL VALUE:
The area is suitable for small parties of supervised students, as the
site contains many interesting features and is suitable for students
of all levels.
AESTHETIC CHARACTERISTICS:
The site is part of a Pennine landscape of moorland, dry stone walling
and traditional stone barns. There are extensive panoramic views.
ACCESS AND SAFETY:
There is a public car park adjacent to Widdop reservoir. Access to the
site is by public footpath across the dam embankment. Keep to the footpaths
and beware of the steep slopes and vertical rock faces.
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