Category Archives: Scalby

Woodhill Gill

Grid Reference NZ 655 132
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Upland stream-side escarpment revealing deltaic sandstones specifically the Moor Grit member of the Scalby formation
Literature References
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
Along designated footpath
10

Safety of exposure
Steep slopes obscured by vegetation
5

Restricting conditions
Vegetation growth in summer [...]

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Seaton Hill Quarry

Grid Reference NZ 672 157
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status
Description of Geodiversity Disused quarry revealing exposure of the Scalby formation specifically the Long Nab member
Literature References
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
Via footpath from Stanghow Ridge. Only approach from the North
10

Safety of exposure
Steep entrance and poor [...]

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