Spring Geowalk

Spring Geowalk in the West Wycombe Area with Brian Harvey
21st May 2000

We were joined on this trip by members of the Beconsfield WEA and University of the Third Age on this very enjoyable 4 mile walk. The geology took in various Sarsen Stones and we discussed possible theories of their formation including the possibility that they could have been dropped by giant birds. The walk also took in a visit to a very pleasant pub, a visit to the infamous "Hellfire" Caves and a final cream tea - the perfect OUGS field trip! See the June 2000 issue of the "London Platform" for a complete write-up of the walk.

Click on the compass for a map of the area of the walk

A briefing on the geology of the Chilterns.	Looking over the dry valley
Carefully crossing the railway	A sarsen with a pebble bed
Boulder of hard well-cemented sandstone	Boulder of hard well-cemented sandstone
Exposure of chalk	Bradenham Church
Sarsen stone - labelled as having been brought by the glaciers!	Lunch time refreshment
Sarsen with root holes	The Dashwood Memorial
In the West Wycombe (Hellfire) Caves	A well deserved cup of tea!
The High Wycombe Millennium Chair Arch	The High Wycombe Millennium Chair Arch