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Coordinates: 51°55′48″N 2°13′34″W / 51.930046°N 2.226104°W / 51.930046; -2.226104
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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.<ref name="NE citation"/>
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.<ref name="NE citation"/>


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==Fishing==
Image:View from above Wainlode Cliff - geograph.org.uk - 1397406.jpg|View from above Wainlode Cliff overlooking Hasfield Ham
Seasonal fishing is permitted on the riverbank beneath the cliff. Day permits are available via a QR code displayed on the sign at the entrance to the beach, currently priced at £6 per day (2025).
[[File:Wikipedia Fishing.jpg|thumb|left]]
Image:Wikipedia Fishing.jpg|Fishing sign for Wainlode Cliff and access to the riverbank.
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==Launching of boats, canoes and paddleboards==
Landing and launching of boats, canoes or paddleboards on the riverbank is permitted with a valid day permit. Day permits are available via a QR code displayed on the sign at the entrance to the beach, currently priced at £4 per day (2025).
[[File:Wikipedia Fishing.jpg|thumb|left]]

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==Sources==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.naturalengland.org.uk English Nature] (SSSI information)
* [http://www.naturalengland.org.uk English Nature] (SSSI information)

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Image:View from above Wainlode Cliff - geograph.org.uk - 1397406.jpg|View from above Wainlode Cliff overlooking Hasfield Ham
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Revision as of 20:51, 18 June 2025

Wainlode Cliff
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Wainlode Cliff
Wainlode Cliff is located in Gloucestershire
Wainlode Cliff
Location within Gloucestershire
LocationGloucestershire
Grid referenceSO845257
Coordinates51°55′48″N 2°13′34″W / 51.930046°N 2.226104°W / 51.930046; -2.226104
InterestGeological
Area1.3 hectare
Notification1954
Natural England website

Wainlode Cliff (grid reference SO845257) is a privately owned 1.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1954.[1][2] It overlooks Hasfield Ham.

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]

Sources

References