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 led the walk brilliantly, taking time to chat to all of us individually as well as giving us as a group an invaluable lesson on the geology of the area. Fossils, Thunderstones, coral features and much, much more 👍
How did the walk help you?
I’m preparing for Mountain Leader Assessment and this was a CPD day to teach me about geology. Jodie explained everything so clearly and is so passionate about her subject…a passion that is infectious! Many thanks Jodie, a fab walk 👍😊
Would you come on a walk again?
Yes! I would love to go again.