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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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==Boats and fishing== |
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==Fishing== |
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Seasonal fishing |
Seasonal fishing beneath the cliff as well as the use of boats on the river are allowed with a permit.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025}}{{Importance inline|reason=Wikipedia is not a travel guide, why does this need to be included?|date=June 2025}} |
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==Launching of boats, canoes and paddle boards== |
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Landing and launching of boats, canoes or paddle boards 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).{{Citation needed|date=June 2025}}{{Importance inline|reason=Wikipedia is not a travel guide, why does this need to be included?|date=June 2025}} |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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Revision as of 21:05, 18 June 2025
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 Wainlode Cliff | |
  Location within Gloucestershire | |
| Location | Gloucestershire |
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| Grid reference | SO845257 |
| Coordinates | 51°55′48″N 2°13′34″W / 51.930046°N 2.226104°W |
| Interest | Geological |
| Area | 1.3 hectare |
| Notification | 1954 |
| 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]
Boats and fishing
Seasonal fishing beneath the cliff as well as the use of boats on the river are allowed with a permit.[citation needed][importance?]
Gallery
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View from above Wainlode Cliff overlooking Hasfield Ham -
Fishing sign for Wainlode Cliff and access to the riverbank.
Sources
- Natural England SSSI information on citation, map and unit details
- Natural England SSSI information on the Wainlode Cliff unit
References
External links
- English Nature (SSSI information)
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