Field Trip
An optional field trip will take place on Sunday 7th January. The fieldtrip will examine evidence for glacial and post-glacial evolution of the Upper Irwell Valley south of Rawtenstall and Haslingden, followed by a visit to Little Woolden Moss, part of the Chat Moss peat complex, and an important site for Holocene environmental reconstruction and present-day peatland reconstruction. The itinerary is below.
The field trip cost will be £35 for transport. There will be a lunch stop at a local pub (not included in the field trip cost).
If you wish to attend the field trip please pay as soon as possible, using the link below:
When you have paid, please email c.delaney@mmu.ac.uk to let us know.
Itinerary
09.30 Depart Chester St, Manchester M1 5GD
10.30 – 12.00 Lumb Mill, Helmshore: Irwell gorge, Palaeolake Rawtenstall, Late-Glacial site, Zeppelin crater.
12.00 – 13.00 Woodcliffe / adjoining landslides and glacial sediments
12.50 LUNCH - Ramsbottom
14.15 Depart for Little Woolden Moss
15.00 - 16.00 Little Woolden Moss - - Holocene paleoenvironments, dendrochronology and peatland restoration
16.30 – 17.00 Return to Chester St, Manchester.