EMGS provides a diverse summer programme of geological field trips, ranging from short walks in our local region to extended two-day excursions to renowned British geological sites. These trips cater to both amateur and professional geologists alike. Our finalized annual programme is typically announced in February and detailed below. If you have recommendations for future EMGS field trip destinations or leaders, please Contact Us.
2025 Field Trips
We are currently planning our programme for 2025, the following dates are provisional and subject to confirmation
Wednesday 14th May 2025
Day visit to Carboniferous rocks around Wirksworth, Derbyshire
Leader: Martin Whiteley
Tuesday 10th June 2025
Day visit to the Geological Walkway and Ediacaran fossil collections, British Geological Survey Keyworth
Leader: Mike Howe
Thursday 10th July 2025
Day visit to Dove Holes Quarry, Buxton
Leader: Christopher Booth
Please note this trip will be limited to 12 participants.
Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August 2025
Weekend field excursion to Shap Pink Quarry, Vale of Eden and adjacent areas
Leaders: Christine Arkwright and Mike Allen
Day visit to Carboniferous rocks around Wirksworth, Derbyshire
Leader: Martin Whiteley
Tuesday 10th June 2025
Day visit to the Geological Walkway and Ediacaran fossil collections, British Geological Survey Keyworth
Leader: Mike Howe
Thursday 10th July 2025
Day visit to Dove Holes Quarry, Buxton
Leader: Christopher Booth
Please note this trip will be limited to 12 participants.
Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August 2025
Weekend field excursion to Shap Pink Quarry, Vale of Eden and adjacent areas
Leaders: Christine Arkwright and Mike Allen
General information for field trip participants
Booking is required for all EMGS Field Trips. Following booking you will be provided with full joining instructions (meeting time, place, transport, parking, lunch etc.), safety information and any accessibility recommendations. Participants are advised that the Society has only public liability insurance and that personal accident insurance is a matter for individuals to arrange as they consider necessary. The field trip organiser will advise on any recommended protective clothing and footwear. Hard hats and high visibility vests may be obligatory for some trips, especially in visits to quarries or coastal cliffs. Participants without suitable protective clothing may be refused access to certain sites! Hard hats and hi-viz vests can be ordered from online retailers such as Amazon, Screwfix or Safetec Direct, and may also be stocked at DIY superstores such as B&Q or Wickes.
Non-EMGS members are welcomed on EMGS Field Trips but will be required to pay a nominal temporary membership fee of £2.00 on the day for insurance purposes. All participants will be required to sign an attendance form at the start of the trip and supply a telephone number of a family member or friend to be contacted in the event of an emergency.
Non-EMGS members are welcomed on EMGS Field Trips but will be required to pay a nominal temporary membership fee of £2.00 on the day for insurance purposes. All participants will be required to sign an attendance form at the start of the trip and supply a telephone number of a family member or friend to be contacted in the event of an emergency.
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