Category Archives: Staithes Sandstone

Coatham Rocks

Grid Reference NZ 610 260
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Wave washed platform of Redcar mudstone with small exposure of overlying Staithes sandstone exposed at low tide
Literature References Along the Scar – Denis Goldring 2001
The Regional Coastline of Yorkshire – J.W.Steers 1967
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Site Assessment

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Hummersea

The view east showing cliff and foreshore toward Loftus Alum Quarry from the top of Hummersea steps.

Superb sea cliffs and rocky foreshore (scar) with extensive Lias Group exposures. Much geomorphological and industrial archaeological interest. The Cleveland Way passes along the cliff top. The coastal scenery is impressive.

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Saltburn Gill

Grid Reference NZ 674 207
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003

Site Description
Site Status SSSI
Description of Geodiversity River gorge environment revealing river-cliff exposures of Staithes sandstone formation
Literature References
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
Along designated footpath
10

Safety of exposure
Excellent viewing platform on footpath
10

Restricting conditions
High flow episodes
8

Multiple exposure
Saltburn Gill river reach
6

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