Hull Geological Society
Geology field guides and walks
Disclaimer – details
about parking and facilities may have changes since the author last visited
these sites.
Note all sites are best visited on a falling tide. For some the tide is critical either to view the site or to avoid getting stranded. You are recommended to wear a hard hat when examining cliffs.
Summary -
South Landing to Green Stacks
Conservation status - SSSI
Parking – at South Landing
Facilities – visitor centre with toilets
Access – steep tarmac to beach.
Walking distance – about 3 Km
Beach – sand, pebbles, boulders and wave cut
platform
Hazards – wave cut platform can be slippery. Do
not attempt to go to Green Stacks if the wave cut platform is covered with sea
weed: it is a long walk and there is no escape route at all.
Escape routes - none
Safety and PPE – hard hat and sensible clothes.
Sensible footwear.
Geological highlights – basal beds of the
Flamborough Formation
Other interests there or nearby – remains of old
harbour at South Landing
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