Chazey Heath Geological Ramble

Sunday 16th August – A morning walk around Chazey Heath to look at how the local geology impacts the scenery (and our gardens)
Approx. 4 mile walk.

Led by Ross Garden 10:15 for 10:30
Start from the park side of Mapledurham Memorial Pavilion (What3Words: //daring.first.stack)

  • Thames River Terraces – why is my garden so pebbly?
    • Glaciers north of Oxford and the impact south of the Chilterns
  • The Warren – when dinosaurs roamed the land, we were under the sea
    • Geology, the watertable and transportation
  • Sunken Lanes – connecting Caversham Heights heathland to the Thames water meadows
    • We will all have seen them but why and how do they form?
  • Dry Valleys – Valleys without rivers in the Chilterns
    • Why are they there and why do they have the shape they do?

The route will be on public footpaths/bridleways but robust footwear is recommended. Bring water/drinks.