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WHEN

Wednesday, 28 October, 2026 starts at 19:30

WHERE

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83551504447?pwd=xI0YWXmsxt4iZfKZz1KqHOZvGsjIP6.1

DETAILS

Abstract: In a world as stunningly beautiful and as complex as the one we have the joy to inhabit, why are most of the tools used to understand environmental processes like glaciation, coastal dynamics, the management of contaminated land or the reasons why peatlands are so important so terrible at acknowledging that complexity? In this talk, Professor Simon Carr, a Geographer based at the University of Cumbria in Ambleside introduces the ways in which innovative 3D imaging of soils and sediments is bringing new ways of understanding the glorious 4D wonder that is our Earth system.

Professor Simon Carr

Professor of Geography

Institute of Science & Environment

University of Cumbria

This meeting will be on Zoom.

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Passcode: 603130

WHEN

Saturday, 5 September, 2026 starts at 11:15 - 16:30

WHERE

Braystones Station
Pathway off unnamed lane
Braystones
CA21 2YW

DETAILS

Leader: Jon Merritt

The coastal path allows easy access to view glacial landforms and to study sediments at several localities between Braystones and St Bees. These provide an insight into subglacial and ice-marginal processes that operated during the latter stages of the last glaciation in the region. The excursion is planned to start at c.11.10 am at Braystones Station [NY 0010 0597], joining up with participants who have taken the train from St Bees at 11.00 am.  The first stop will be a degraded cliff section beside the River Ehen at Warborough Nook [NY 0085 0494], a quiet locality good for a picnic. The route then follows the coastal path through Lowside Quarter to Nethertown Beach [NX 9881 0734], where we can examine a raised beach and cliff sections around the promontory. The coastal path is then followed back to St Bees stopping at several small sections and scrapes at the back of some large, but stable, landslips. The excursion ends at the southern end of the St Bees Moraine at Sea Mill [NX 9695 1074] where there is parking for cars only. The route is c.10 km over gently undulating ground, but includes walking on a bouldery shingle beach at Nethertown.

There are trains back to Braystones from St Bees at 16.30 and 18.30 pm calling also at Nethertown (by request only).

Participants are advised to buy rail tickets in advance.

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WHEN

Saturday, 5 September, 2026 starts at 11:15 - 16:30

WHERE

Braystones Station
Pathway off unnamed lane
Braystones
CA21 2YW

DETAILS

Leader: Jon Merritt

The coastal path allows easy access to view glacial landforms and to study sediments at several localities between Braystones and St Bees. These provide an insight into subglacial and ice-marginal processes that operated during the latter stages of the last glaciation in the region. The excursion is planned to start at c.11.10 am at Braystones Station [NY 0010 0597], joining up with participants who have taken the train from St Bees at 11.00 am.  The first stop will be a degraded cliff section beside the River Ehen at Warborough Nook [NY 0085 0494], a quiet locality good for a picnic. The route then follows the coastal path through Lowside Quarter to Nethertown Beach [NX 9881 0734], where we can examine a raised beach and cliff sections around the promontory. The coastal path is then followed back to St Bees stopping at several small sections and scrapes at the back of some large, but stable, landslips. The excursion ends at the southern end of the St Bees Moraine at Sea Mill [NX 9695 1074] where there is parking for cars only. The route is c.10 km over gently undulating ground, but includes walking on a bouldery shingle beach at Nethertown.

There are trains back to Braystones from St Bees at 16.30 and 18.30 pm calling also at Nethertown (by request only).

Participants are advised to buy rail tickets in advance.

Click here for Excursion Information and Risk Assessment

Click here to book

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Wednesday, 8 July, 2026 starts at 10:00 - 15:30

WHERE

Greyhound Inn, Grizebeck
1 Spring Gardens
Grizebeck
LA17 7XJ

DETAILS

Leader: Dave Kelly

Based on new GA Cumbria Guide 2.5

Meeting in the car park of the Greyhound Inn, Grizebeck SD238849.

Excursion Information, Hazard and Safety Assessment: CGS Grizebeck 2026 July excursion

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WHEN

Wednesday, 5 August, 2026 starts at 12:00 - 16:00

WHERE

Bewaldeth Road End
NY 23549 35104 / W3W factoring.pulps.salon
Bassenthwaite

DETAILS

Leader: Ian Francis

Afternoon excursion to explore the Eycott Volcanic Group on Binsey, and its relationship to the underlying Skiddaw Group. Starting point: 12 Noon at roadside carparking at Bewaldeth road end, Bassenthwaite NY 23549 35104 (W3W factoring.pulps.salon).

If there are no spaces to Bewaldeth road end there is a wide grass verge on the east side of the road that leads south from the road end (towards Whitefield cottage/Overwater) at NY 23638 35087 (W3W rebounder.bronzes.daring).

The route will take us around the southwestern foot of Binsey then steeply up the western flank of the fell to West Crag, returning to start point via Binsey top.

Please note: A moderate level of fitness and leg strength is  required. Participants are advised to carry walking poles if they feel uncertain. Stout footwear required.  

Car parking is limited so please consider car-sharing.

CGS Binsey Excursion Information and Risk Assessment 2026

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