FULLY BOOKED: LAKELAND ROCKS: TROPICAL SEAS, RAGING DESERTS AND ICE AGES

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A more advanced course for those already introduced to the subject. We move on from our Ancient Rocks of Lakeland course, examining the Carboniferous to Present. Includes trips out and with walking - bring boots and outdoor gear!   Dr. Annette McGrath (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/annette-mcgrath) Residential: £390 Non-residential: £280 (incl. field trips) Note: Our ANCEINT ROCKS 

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FULLY BOOKED: GEOLOGY OF ENGLAND

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

The geological history of England spans almost 700 million years of time, which is reflected in its great diversity of rocks and spectacular landscapes. Come on an exciting journey that will encounter cataclysmic volcanoes, dinosaurs, long-lost oceans and mountain ranges. This particular course is all classroom-based, purely indoors, with illustrated presentations and a large selection 

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GEOLOGY OF THE LAKES: AN INTRODUCTION

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Have you ever wondered why the topography and geology of the Lake District and wider Cumbria area varies so much? Find out why when you travel through 500 million years of geological history on this course. There will be stories of ancient oceans, volcanoes, Himalayan-scale mountain ranges, tropical seas and swamps, deserts and ice ages. 

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GEOLOGY WITH ANNETTE MCGRATH: ROCKS, MINERALS, FOSSILS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A thorough introduction to rocks, minerals and fossils through illustrated talks and hands-on practical sessions. You will have the opportunity to examine a museum-quality geological collection from around the world and scrutinise the inner secrets of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks down the microscope. A large selection of geological specimens, geological maps and books will 

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