Geology for Hillwalkers
& Mountain Leaders


One day field course for hillwalkers, mountain leaders & outdoor instructors

led by Paul Gannon, author of
Rock Trails Snowdonia, Rock Trails Lakeland, Rock Trails Peak District
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Course dates Spring 2012:

Geology of Lakeland
(Side Pike & Lingmoor Fell)


Saturday 12th May
- places available
Sunday 13th May -
places available

Learn about the forces behind the volcanic landscapes of Lakleand on this one day practical field trip designed for hillwalkers, mountain leaders and outdoor instructors. The walk visits one of Lakeland’s most varied areas with many different types of rocks and landforms. Deepen your appreciation of the natural forces behind the wonderful mountain scenery. The courses also look at geology as a navigational aid.

For booking please either email me (paultbgannon@hotmail.com) or call on 07800 966 667

For more information download PDF
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Cost £45 per person (10am to 5pm)

All groups limited to a maximum of eight people to ensure everyone gets the most out of the day.


Geology of Snowdonia

(Pen y Pass)

spring 2012 courses completed - dates for autumn courses will be posted in July 2012

Learn about the forces behind the volcanic landscapes of Snowdonia on this one day practical field trip designed for hillwalkers, mountain leaders and outdoor instructors. The walk visits the great glacial cwms and valleys of Snowdon and looks at the different volcanic rocks making up the mountain. Deepen your appreciation of the natural forces behind the wonderful mountain scenery. The courses also look at geology as a navigational aid.


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Cost £45 per person (10am to 5pm)



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Looking from Upper Glaslyn to Glaslyn (centre), Llyn Llydaw (upper centre), two of the glacial lakes in the great Snowdon ‘staircase’ of glacial cwms.

Site last updated 1st May 2012

To contact Paul Gannon use the email button below or telephone 01286 870076