Date/Time
Date(s) - 25 September 2021
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
"Natural Wonders" Fossil Shop
Categories
Pricing
Bookings are closed for this event.
Saltwick Bay to Whitby – In the Footsteps of Dinosaurs
SUITABILITY RATING – Ideal for families, beginners, and amateurs. Not suitable for children under 6 years old or for adults with mobility issues.
START LOCATION – Outside “Natural Wonders” Fossil Shop, Grape Lane, Whitby, YO22 4BA
Tour Guide – The Rock Showman
This is a 3 hour, 3 mile walking tour starting in the picturesque heart of Whitby. An informative & engaging introduction to the Earth Heritage of a world-class location. Your expert guide takes you on a journey back through human history into the deep past of geological time. The outdoor classroom approach mixes practical with theoretical in an exciting family experience that engages all ages. The tour’s curricula teaches techniques of fossil finding, supported by safety advice and best practice for enthusiasts wanting to learn and do more.
After ascending the “199 Steps” to the Glorious Ruins of Whitby Abbey, the walking itinerary travels along the Cleveland Way coastal path before descending into stunning Saltwick Bay. Each tour guarantees fossil finds to take home, plus photographs of Stegosaur and Theropod dinosaur footprint. The fossil safari takes in beach deposits, shingle drifts, rock platform fossils and explains the geological features present within the landforms.
This tour will sell out
Places are limited to keep environmental impact and participant ratios low. Bookings are on a first come, first served basis
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