Roundhay Park, Leeds
Saturday 10th March 1.15 – 4.00
Organised by Leeds Geological Association/Friends of Roundhay Park
Meet Bill Fraser outside the Mansion House Visitors Centre, LS8 2JL, (SE 330 383) in Roundhay Park.
A guided walk of approximately 2.5 miles around a marked Geological Trail taking about 3 hours, with stops for discussion. Features seen are shales and several different types of sandstone (some of which contain fossils), as well as sedimentary and tectonic structures.
Footpaths are graded for easy walking but can be muddy in wet weather.
Upton Country Park, Wakefield
Upton – 300 Million Years Ago!
Saturday 24th March 1.00 – 3.00
Organised by Wakefield Council
Meet Alison Tymon at the car park at the side of the Library, Upton (SE 483 137) WF9 1FE
A short walk of about 1 mile around Upton to find out the story of the amazing rocks laid down in tropical seas and deltas during Carboniferous times, which make up the landscape and gave Upton the coal on which its mining heritage was founded. Bring a lens if you have one, so that you can look closely at some of the rocks we will see.
Halifax
Building Stones in the centre of Halifax
Sunday 29th April 2.00 – 4.00
Organised by Calderdale Council
Halifax Parish Church (Minster), Kirkgate by the main porch (SE 097 252) finishing at the Piece Hall
Meet Alison Tymon for a gentle walk of less than 1 mile around the centre of Halifax to see the variety of local and imported decorative rocks used in the buildings. Bring a lens if you have one, so that you can look closely at some of the rocks we will see.
Roundhay Park, Leeds
Saturday 12th May 1.15 – 4.00
Organised by Leeds Geological Association/Friends of Roundhay Park
Meet Bill Fraser outside the Mansion House Visitors Centre, LS8 2JL, (SE 330 383) in Roundhay Park.
A guided walk of approximately 2.5 miles around a marked Geological Trail taking about 3 hours, with stops for discussion. Features seen are shales and several different types of sandstone (some of which contain fossils), as well as sedimentary and tectonic structures.
Footpaths are graded for easy walking but can be muddy in wet weather.
Bradford
Building Stones of the Centre of Bradford
Sunday 13th May 2.00 – 4.00
Meet Richard Butcher at Centenary Square (SE 163 329) by the pond on the side of the shops.
The walk of about 1 mile will explore the building stones used in Bradford, including the excellent local sandstones and the decorative stones used on shop fronts and open spaces.
Bring a lens if you have one, so that you can look closely at some of the rocks we will see.
Otley Chevin Geology Trail
Sunday 24th June 2.00 – 4.30
Part of Otley Walking Festival
Meet Alison Tymon at East Chevin Quarry car park, East Chevin Road, 1 mile south of Otley (SE 212 445).
The walk of about 2 miles will include some steep steps and narrow paths, so walking boots or good trainers should be worn. We will see sandstones, mudstones and a thin coal seam, as well as plant fossils, many sedimentary features and landslips. We hope there will be excellent views of the surrounding landscapes from the top of the Chevin. Bring a drink and a snack to keep you going.
Haworth, Bradford
Quarries and landscapes on Penistone Hill
Wednesday 27th June 10.00 – 1.00
Organised by Bradford Council
Meet Alison Tymon at Dimples Quarry, Haworth at SE 025 369 for a walk of about 2 miles around Penistone Hill. The footpaths are fairly level, but uneven in places. We will see quarries with excellent features of sandstones, mudstones and a small coal seam, as well as find out more about the quarrying history of Penistone Hill. If the weather is good, views across the Upper Worth Valley and the Pennine Moors will be excellent. Bring a snack and a drink. Wear a windproof jacket as there is usually a brisk breeze across the Haworth moors.
