The Isle of Wight is a geological gem with its 110km (68 mile) long coastline displaying a range of rocks dating from Lower Cretaceous to Oligocene age. Many of the sands and clays yield fossil bivalves and gastropods, and its famous dinosaur footprints attract much attention from geologists and tourists alike. Yet the scenic beauty of the island is the product of its differing strata, former earth movements and the erosive power of the sea and the rivers. The monoclinal fold that crosses the island forms the chalk downland ridge that ends in the splendid cliffs of Culver in the east and The Needles in the west. By contrast, the softer rocks produce low, slumped cliffs often cut by steep-sided chines or alternatively, on the north coast, branching estuaries and salt marsh creeks. With over 120 colour illustrations this book discusses the geological processes that created the island''s distinctive landscape; it provides a field guide to the identification of rocks and fossils and includ
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20 circular walks all graded by route and difficulty, and now presented in an illustrated and easier-to-use layout, they can be enjoyed by the whole family and are the ideal companion for day trips and holidays.
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Every year the Isle of Wight welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the world who come to explore its fascinating places, people and history. Discover the island¿s distant and medieval past, and the ongoing restoration and preservation of its many...
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