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 -
Hornsea beach
Conservation status -
Parking – chargeable
car parks or on street
Facilities – public
toilets
Access – easy
Beach – pebble and
sand
Hazards – groynes
Safety and PPE –
sensible clothes. Sensible footwear.
Geological highlights
– glacial erratics and occasional exposure of a peat bed
Other interests
there or nearby – fish and chips, many cafes& c. in town. Hornsea Museum has a
small geology display and concentrates on the history of Hornsea Pottery and
life in the area (not open all year and there is a small charge). Hornsea Mere
(large lake) and the Tesco Erratic. Café at Hornsea Mere and free parking and
lots of geese.
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