Orton Scar - Geology CPD Walk
This walk is in a beautiful quiet corner of Cumbria that also happens to be in the Yorkshire Dales National Park – the wonderful Westmorland Dales. The walk is being led by a great geologist and will take us back 350 million years ago, to the Carboniferous; England was near the Equator in a tropical environment and the modern day Yorkshire Dales were under a tropical sea with delta systems, forming the sandstones and limestones we find here today. We’ll make a journey and discover Thunderstones, limestone pavement and even a few fossils. Funds from the walk will go towards supporting our program of free Wellness Walks for anyone with low mental, physical or social health – the walk is a great opportunity to learn more about the charity as we’ll be joined by Kelvyn, the founder of Wellness Walks.
What did you think of the walk?
Jodie was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the subject which was evident from the outset. This made for a very relaxed and fun day
How did the walk help you?
Really good to see first hand and listen about the history, technical and details about the local geology. Good to get an understanding of the timeline and features of the landscapes, including glacier, erosion and tell tale signs etc. Great having Kelvyn to add further local info too
Would you come on a walk again?
Yes! I would love to go again.