Last weekend we (Emma, John and I) drove down the coast to get out and about and see some geology. The weather was fantastic (as my scorched red, peeling neck will testify), and we got to have some fun running around on beaches.
On Wednesday afternoon we drove across to Troon, travelling via Moffat so that we could visit the Ordovician-Silurian GSSP at Dob’s Linn (55.4400°N 3.2700°W according to the SSI). The region is a truly lovely glaciated landscape, with U-shaped valleys, hanging valleys, waterfalls etc. The area to the west of Dob’s Linn is a National Trust [...]
Early (well…) on Wednesday we drove a couple of miles up the road to the Eildon Hills – a journey which in no way involved travelling along a road that was closed for maintenance. We parked by the reservoir to the West of the Eildons – probably the best spot to start a walk.
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After stopping in Eyemouth for a fish supper, and being attacked by Scotland’s biggest seagull, we drove up the coast to Siccar Point. Parking just outside the quarry we walked round to come at Siccar Point from the East (having driven right past the “proper” path). Making our way up from the East however let [...]