Grid Reference NZ 643 145
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Upland river gorge revealing exposures of Saltwick sandstone with a beck cutting steeply through the profile
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety |
Comments |
Rating |
| Safety of access |
Along designated footpath |
8 |
| Safety of exposure |
Steep-sided valley, overhangs in places |
6 |
| Restricting conditions |
High-flow episodes |
9 |
| Multiple exposure |
None |
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| Note |
It is strongly suggested that on-site safety be the responsibility of the party leader(s), as the safety information above is given only as a guide. |
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| Education and Science |
Comments |
Rating |
| Surface processes |
Various upland fluvial processes and biological weathering examples |
10 |
| Geomorphology |
Numerous waterfalls |
10 |
| Sedimentary rock |
Saltwick sandstone formation |
10 |
| Igneous rock |
None |
|
| Metamorphic rock |
None |
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| Fossils |
Limited trace fossils |
2 |
| Minerals |
Iron oxide weathering rinds |
8 |
| Structural features |
Numerous vertical faults |
7 |
| Stratigraphy |
Current bedded Saltwick sandstone |
6 |
| Geodiversity Value |
Comments |
Rating |
| Education |
Upland fluvial geomorphological study |
9 |
| Scientific |
Study by Earth scientists |
7 |
| Historical |
None |
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| Aesthetic |
Spectacular upland stream |
10 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter, Andrew Cooper and Carl Rees-Davies
Wiley Cat Beck
Grid Reference NZ 643 145
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Upland river gorge revealing exposures of Saltwick sandstone with a beck cutting steeply through the profile
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
Surveyors