Mendip Hills National Landscape is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
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Fissures, Faults and Fossils Geo Walk

October 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

£8

Join geologists Stephen Thompson and Dr. Peter Hardy as they transport you back to the age of Carboniferous tropical seas. Discover clues about how the limestone at Uphill Quarry was formed, then take a walk to Uphill Beacon and Old Church of Saint Nicholas to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views across the Bristol Channel.

Distance to quarry is 100 metres. Optional walk to Uphill Beacon and church, approximately 1 mile which involves a total ascent of 200 feet over grassy slopes. Please wear sensible footwear and weather appropriate clothing. Booking Required. £8 per person. Café lunch optional (cost of lunch not included). Places are limited.

Meet outside the Boathouse, Uphill Wharf, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare BS23 4XR. What 3words///pushed.riots.common.

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  • Somerset Earth Science Centre

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The Boathouse
Uphill Wharf
Uphill, BS23 4XR
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