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Mendips Geology Day Field Trip (Geology Section)
Thu. 16 April 2026
£20 – £25
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Mendips Geology Field Day to include the Somerset Earth Science Centre, Whatley Quarry & Moons Hill View platform. Accompanied by Dr Peter Hardy
Meeting Place: Somerset Earth Science Centre, Moons Hill Quarry, Stoke St Michael, Radstock, Somerset BA3 5JU
Planned programme :
10:30-10:45 – Arrival, Introduction, welcome tea/coffee.
10:45-11:30 – Mendip Geology & Quarry Industry talk in classroom
11:45-12:45– Kit up in PPE for Quarry tour to Whatley Quarry in minibus (observe blast if possible at view platform before tour of site).
1300-13.30 – Lunch (bring packed lunch to eat at SESC inside or at outdoor picnic tables).
13.30-15:30 – Minibus trip to Tedbury Camp/De la Beche at Vallis Vale (brief stop off at Moons Hill en route to view platform.)
15.30 – Return to SESC, refreshments & final questions.
16.00 – Depart
Maximum number of participants :12 .
- Cost: £20 DA members, £25 non DA members
- To book, please email geology.trips@devonassoc.org.uk