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Trails and Tribulations

Trails and Tribulations

Covers of the 5 GeoTrails produced by the project

Covers of the 5 GeoTrails produced by the project

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  • Covers of the 5 GeoTrails produced by the project Covers of the 5 GeoTrails produced by the project
  • Locations of the 5 geotrails Locations of the 5 geotrails
  • New Interpretation Panel in Mowbray Park New Interpretation Panel in Mowbray Park
  • Second Interpretation Panel in Mowbray Park Second Interpretation Panel in Mowbray Park

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Groundwork North East has created a variety of trails to interpret the geology and the built environment, using a range of techniques and technologies. We have created a sensory rock trail in Mowbray Park, Sunderland for all to appreciate. We are using the trails to signpost visitors to nature reserves and geological wonders of the Limestone Landscapes.

The Trails and Tribulations Project has been working with community groups to research and establish five routes. We have developed trails and leaflets linking key geological sites.

Leaflets

Please download the following walk leaflets in either A3 or A4 size:

Seaham Nose’s Point – Coastal Geological Trail

  • Cliffs Caves and Curious Rocks A3 (PDF, 1Mb)
  • Cliffs Caves and Curious Rocks A4 (PDF, 1Mb)

Souter to Marsden Bay – Quarries and their Products trail

  • Cliffs Quarries and Mills A3 (PDF, 1Mb)
  • Cliffs Quarries and Mills A4 (PDF, 1Mb)

Tunstall Hills – Limestone Reef trail

  • On Top of a Tropical Reef A3 (PDF, 1Mb)
  • On Top of a Tropical Reef A4 (PDF, 1Mb)

Sunderland City Centre – Rock in the City trail

  • Rock in the City A3 (PDF, 972kb)
  • Rock in the City A4 (PDF, 1Mb)

Coxhoe, Kelloe and Quarrington Hill – Coal Clay and Quarries Trail

  • Coal Clay and Quarries A3 (PDF, 1Mb)
  • Coal Clay and Quarries A4 (PDF, 1Mb)

Project Area

Map of project area

Contact Information

For more information contact Lucy Chapman at Groundwork North East.

Tel: 01207 524 803

Email: lucy.chapman@groundwork.org.uk

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