The power of running water is very evident along the River North Esk. The impressive gorge downstream of Rosslyn Castle was eroded by water from melting ice a few thousand years ago, but rivers also flowed here in Carboniferous times, forming the local sedimentary rocks.
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| Excursion title: | Geology of Roslin Glen – Midlothian Outdoor Festival | ||
| Date & time: | Sunday 11 August, 2019 11am
** Please note the 11am walk is fully booked. We are running a repeat walk at 2pm. Booking essential.** |
Finish time: | 1.30 pm |
| Leaders: | Angus Miller Lothian and Borders GeoConservation | ||
| Excursion aims and description: | The power of running water is very evident along the River North Esk. The impressive gorge downstream of Rosslyn Castle was eroded by water from melting ice a few thousand years ago, but rivers also flowed here in Carboniferous times, forming the local sedimentary rocks. | ||
| Transport: | public transport / cars | ||
| Meeting point: | Outside Rosslyn Chapel Visitor Centre, Roslin EH25 9PU | ||
| First locality: | |||
| Excursion route: | Down into the gorge of the River North Esk then following the river upstream, past Rosslyn Castle and to the gunpoder works in Roslin Glen. | ||
| Terrain, walking distance, height gain: | 5 km on paths that can be muddy in places, with steps. Route map on plotaroute.com. | ||
| Specific or Medium- / High-Risk Hazards: | None | ||
| Control measures required to mitigate against any Hazards referred to above: | None | ||
| Hard hats or Hi-viz clothing needed: | No | ||
| May dogs be brought on the excursion? | Yes | ||
| Toilet information: | At Rosslyn Chapel (entrance fee) | ||
| Geological map sheet: | 32 E Edinburgh | ||
| OS map sheet: | Landranger 66 Edinburgh | ||
| References: | LBGC leaflet – Esk Valley, available from https://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/publications/geoconservation-leaflets/ | ||