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Event Reminder: Graptolites at Dobs Linn

Saturday, September 2, 2023    10:30

Leader John Robson

Field Information

CGS Risk Assessment Dobs Linn 2023

National Trust for Scotland Car Park Grey Mare’s Tail NT 186145

Small charge unless NTS/NT member

A708 very limited roadside parking NT 196 154

Travelling from the South – Head North on M6 > M74 to Moffat. Follow signs for Selkirk on A708 North-East for 10 mile. Grey Mare’s Tail NTS car park on lhs.

Depending on numbers, it may be possible to car share and reduce the walk-in, by parking on the roadside – 100m from the Linn.

Terrain:

Rough fell-side, stoney ground, crossing small streams, potentially slippery in wet weather. Walking stick may be advantage. Option to clamber short distance up a very steep grass slope for closer view of the Ord/Sil Boundary ‘Golden Spike’.

1.5ml out-and back route (3ml total)  with 350ft ascent

Attendees are advised to dress appropriate for Scottish hills with changeable weather possible. Advise waterproofs & warm clothing to be carried.

Bring packed lunch.

The site is in a narrow mountain gorge. No facilities are available. Nearest café/toilets are at Moffat, or the Glen Café, at St. Mary’s Loch (may have limited opening) 5 mile toward Selkirk.

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Event Reminder: Graptolites at Dobs Linn

Change of date Dobs Linn is now on Saturday 2 September.

Saturday, September 2, 2023    10:30

Leader John Robson

Field Information

CGS Risk Assessment Dobs Linn 2023

National Trust for Scotland Car Park Grey Mare’s Tail NT 186145

Small charge unless NTS/NT member

A708 very limited roadside parking NT 196 154

Travelling from the South – Head North on M6 > M74 to Moffat. Follow signs for Selkirk on A708 North-East for 10 mile. Grey Mare’s Tail NTS car park on lhs.

Depending on numbers, it may be possible to car share and reduce the walk-in, by parking on the roadside – 100m from the Linn.

Terrain:

Rough fell-side, stoney ground, crossing small streams, potentially slippery in wet weather. Walking stick may be advantage. Option to clamber short distance up a very steep grass slope for closer view of the Ord/Sil Boundary ‘Golden Spike’.

1.5ml out-and back route (3ml total)  with 350ft ascent

Attendees are advised to dress appropriate for Scottish hills with changeable weather possible. Advise waterproofs & warm clothing to be carried.

Bring packed lunch.

The site is in a narrow mountain gorge. No facilities are available. Nearest café/toilets are at Moffat, or the Glen Café, at St. Mary’s Loch (may have limited opening) 5 mile toward Selkirk.

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Event Reminder: Blea Cove

Sunday, August 20, 2023    10:00

Leader Ed McGowan

Risk Assessment 

CGS Risk Assessment Blea Cove 2023

Excursion Document

This content is for members only.

Meet at 10 am outside the Visitor Centre in the Glenridding Car Park. Parking costs £8.50 for a full day ticket. If the car park is full, there are others at the Patterdale Cricket Grounds, and Patterdale Hotel.
The day will entail a roughly 6 km walk. The route from the carpark to the Greenside Mine is a very easy road track. Following the circuit route over a foot bridge, the route will diverge from the path to observe exposures that crisscross up to a disused slate quarry. This part of the excursion will involve walking over inclined, uneven ground and step over a very small stream. This late into the summer, bracken may need to be trampled. Once the geological discussions have concluded, we shall rejoin the footpath and return to the carpark. Depending on weather/enthusiasm etc the trip will last 4 -6 hours.

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Event Reminder: Caldera Hunting in the Borrowdale Volcanic Group

Sunday 20 August

Ed McGowan

Excursion Document

CGS Blea Cove – Greenside Excursion Document

Meet at 10 am outside the Visitor Centre in the Glenridding Car Park. Parking costs £8.50 for a full day ticket. If the car park is full, there are others at the Patterdale Cricket Grounds, and Patterdale Hotel.
The day will entail a roughly 6 km walk. The route from the carpark to the Greenside Mine is a very easy road track. Following the circuit route over a foot bridge, the route will diverge from the path to observe exposures that crisscross up to a disused slate quarry. This part of the excursion will involve walking over inclined, uneven ground and step over a very small stream. This late into the summer, bracken may need to be trampled. Once the geological discussions have concluded, we shall rejoin the footpath and return to the carpark. Depending on weather/enthusiasm etc the trip will last 4 -6 hours.

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Event Updated: Graptolites at Dobs Linn

Please note a change of date to

2nd September

Leader John Robson

Field Information

CGS Risk Assessment Dobs Linn 2023

National Trust for Scotland Car Park Grey Mare’s Tail NT 186145

Small charge unless NTS/NT member

A708 very limited roadside parking NT 196 154

Travelling from the South – Head North on M6 > M74 to Moffat. Follow signs for Selkirk on A708 North-East for 10 mile. Grey Mare’s Tail NTS car park on lhs.

Depending on numbers, it may be possible to car share and reduce the walk-in, by parking on the roadside – 100m from the Linn.

Terrain:

Rough fell-side, stoney ground, crossing small streams, potentially slippery in wet weather. Walking stick may be advantage. Option to clamber short distance up a very steep grass slope for closer view of the Ord/Sil Boundary ‘Golden Spike’.

1.5ml out-and back route (3ml total)  with 350ft ascent

Attendees are advised to dress appropriate for Scottish hills with changeable weather possible. Advise waterproofs & warm clothing to be carried.

Bring packed lunch.

The site is in a narrow mountain gorge. No facilities are available. Nearest café/toilets are at Moffat, or the Glen Café, at St. Mary’s Loch (may have limited opening) 5 mile toward Selkirk.