Earth Sciences and Engineering - Fieldwork Information Sheet
Location
South Wales
Date of Trip
13th - 19th March 2009
Academic Staff contact
P Allinson
Module
ESE 3.04 Field Geology 2
Accommodation
Broadhaven (13th-16th March)
Timberhill,
Broadhaven,
Haverfordwest,
Pembrokeshire,
SA62 3LZ
Tel: 01437 781239
Summary Itinerary
Swansea (16-19th March)
(Bed, Breakfast and Evening Meal) Sharing a room. Bedding and
towels supplied.
The Dolphin Hotel,
Whitehalls,
Swansea,
West Glamorgan,
SA1 3AB,
Tel: 01792 650011
The trip has two components, a structural part based in Saundersfoot
(West Wales), and a sedimentological part based in Swansea (South
Wales).
The bus departs the RSM on Friday 13 March (about 6 hours journey).
Sat 14. Working on beach at Saundersfoot, 1140-1800
Sun 15. Working on beach at Broad Haven, 1130-1820,
Mon 16. Working on beach at Broad Haven, 1150-1820
Tues 17. The coach from Broadhaven to Swansea. The party will arrive
at 3 Cliffs Bay on the Gower at about 1100 am and will work till around
5 pm. Then go to the Dolphin Hotel in Swansea.
Weds 18. Working in a quarry in the Brecon Beacons.
Thurs 19th. Leave the hotel after breakfast and go to the coast near
Bridgend for a 3-4 hour field assessment. Party will depart at 2 pm
arriving back in London approx 7 pm.
Kit List
Approx. Cost to student
Hammer and chisels,
Hand lens, compass/clino, notebook, pencils, pens and GPS
Hard hat and safety goggles,
Stout, good quality walking boots, and wellingtons,
Waterproof trousers and jacket,
Woolly hat, thick socks, and gloves,
Plenty of warm clothing (wear multiple layers)
Flask and daybag
Grain size comparator, suitable
Clipboard with suitable waterproofing
Camera
tbc