Date/Time
Date(s) - 24 February 2023
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Sandsend
Categories
A new itinerary aimed at the progressing intermediate enthusiast or those who want a longer tour in a more demanding location. A great location for rarer ammonites, jet, pyrite fossils and marine reptile bones.
SUITABILITY RATING – NOT ideal for families or complete beginners. Not suitable for children under 8 years old or for adults with mobility issues.
START LOCATION – Sandsend Car Park, behind the “Wits End” Cafe, Sandsend, North Yorkshire, YO21 3TG
PARKING – Is available at the meeting point but it’s always busy in peak season and at weekends. Allow at least 15 minutes contingency.
Level: Advancing, Intermediate
Age range: Over 8
Terrain: Ranges from well kept Cleveland Way to muddy paths, shale scree, steep steps, slippery rock platform and cobbled beach
The 3-4 hour tour starting from the top of the boat ramp and heads NW towards Goldsborough along the Cleveland Way. It combines clifftop locations from the old alum quarries and rock platform and beach deposits at the water’s edge. You must be prepared for offroad walking in potentially wet conditions, good walking boots and waterproofs are a must. Bring water, snacks or a meal as there are no facilities once the tour has begun. Once at beach level your Palaeontologist tour guide will help you find some interesting fossils and explain how to hunt for the local specialities, golden pyrite fossils and Whitby Jet.
The tour starts at the advertised start time so please come about 15 minutes before.
