Geological Sites | Leeds
| Bradford | Calderdale
| Kirklees | Wakefield
 STATUS: Local Geological Site
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 LGS Group in 2000
MOST RECENT SURVEY West Yorkshire Geology Trust in February 2009
DESIGNATION SHEET UPDATED August 2009
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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