Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership

The Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme aims to unlock and reveal the hidden heritage of the Westmorland Dales, enabling more people to connect with, enjoy and benefit from this inspirational landscape. Thanks to National Lottery players it has been supported by a grant from the Heritage Fund.

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Westmorland Dales Geotrails 2022

Three new geology walks in the Westmorland Dales for 2022 produced by the Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme Written by Elizabeth Pickett and designed by Marcus Byron with contributions from Cumbria Geoconservation.

You'll find more information about the Local Geological Sites that are on or near these walks, via the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre's website: Public Map.

Smardale Geology Walk

CWT carpark at NY742 083
A beautiful walk through a local nature reserve with interesting geology features and history.

Orton Scar & Knott

Start in Orton NY622 082
Lots of limestone features and glacial erratics on this spectacular geology walk, with stunning views.

Kirkby Stephen & Stenkrith

Kirkby Stephen NY771 084
Find out about brockram, red sandstone and tufa! See the power of water in the River Eden.

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2.45pm Annual General Meeting Agenda

Welcome and apologies for absence Confirm the minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting Chairman’s Report Election of President Annual Report and Accounts Questions Appoint auditors Election of Executive Committee members Any other business
1.15pm Chief Executive ‘Annual Achievements’ presentation

With a Questions and Answer session to follow
12.30 - 1.15pm Guest Speakers
12 - 12.30pm Buffet lunch

A delicious lunch from a local supplier. Please book and tell us about any dietary requirements when booking. Free, but donations encouraged on the day to help cover costs please.

Dales Rocks

An interactive map of geological sites within the Yorkshire Dales hosted by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA). This link will take you to the YDNPA website and the latest information.
Geological Sites Map

A map of Local Geological Sites (LGSs) with open access to public hosted on the Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre (CBDC) website. This link will take you to the CBDC website and the latest information.
Geology Videos

Video teaching resources with a focus on rocks in Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Geology Powerpoint Presentations and Resources

Rocks in Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales: Primary (key stage 2) teaching resources linked to the rocks topic in the National Curriculum with a focus on rocks in Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.