Wainlode Cliff (grid reference SO845257) is a 1.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1954.[1][2] It overlooks Hasfield Ham.
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
![]() Wainlode Cliff | |
Location | Gloucestershire |
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Grid reference | SO845257 |
Coordinates | 51.930046°N 2.226104°W |
Interest | Geological |
Area | 1.3 hectare |
Notification | 1954 |
Natural England website |
Geology
This an historic locality which was first described in 1842 and shows a seven-metre section of Rhaetian age. The site mains the regional two-fold division of Westbury and Cotham Beds. The Insect Limestone, which is a productive source of insects, defines the base of the Lias.[1]
Fishing
Seasonal fishing is permitted on the riverbank beneath the cliff. Day tickets are available from the campsite shop, currently priced at £5 per day (2022).
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