Organised by:
Geologists' Association
Venue:
Kidderminster Station, Worcestershire
Event status:
EVENT CLOSED
For some 27 km, today’s Severn Valley Railway (SVR), follows a particularly scenic route from Kidderminster (Worcestershire) to Bridgnorth (Shropshire). This year it celebrates the Golden Jubilee of its foundation as a heritage railway. For most of the route the line runs close to the river giving splendid landscape views which cannot be obtained from any road.
The three main elements of the geology to be examined are:
- Carboniferous Coal Measures
- Permo-Triassic sandstones
- and Quaternary fluvial sediments and landforms.
Timetable
The visit will commence with the 10.30 departure from Kidderminster arriving at Bridgnorth at 11.38. A walking tour of the town centre geology will follow with time for a quick lunch prior to taking the 13.40 train to Hampton Loade (20 mins). Hopefully the ferry across the river will be operative and it will be possible to follow the east bank footpath southwards to the site of the former Alveley Colliery.
After examining the Country Park Visitor Centre on the reclaimed colliery tip, the path then crosses to the west bank and leads down to Highley station. There should be time to visit the adjacent ‘Engine House’ Museum (admission included in the fare) before catching the 16.42 back to Kidderminster, arriving at 17.20. Both Bridgnorth and Kidderminster stations have real ale pubs on the platform.
Leader
Peter Worsley
Equipment
Appropriate clothing and footwear.
Cost & booking
Further details will be available from the GA office. Total cost will depend on numbers but should be c £25 to include a pre booked group discount ticket.
Register with Sarah to confirm your place.
Further information
Participants will need to walk 6-7 km on paved and unpaved public footpaths and be able to board and alight a small ferry.
The SVR Kidderminster station is adjacent to the eponymous National Rail station. Be warned! – besides being a geologist, the leader is a railway enthusiast.