Rocks Around Britain
What do the rocks beneath your feet tell you about the rock cycle in the past?
The islands that we live on were formed over many millions of years. At times, much of the area we now call Britain was covered by sea whilst, at others, mountain ranges were formed with spectacular earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.Our climate has changed, from tropical forest through deserts and floodplains to arctic tundra, as Britain was slowly moved around the globe.
During all this time, the processes of the Rock Cycle have been active, producing a larger variety of rocks than in any other similar-sized area of the world!
Use the links below to see examples of many different rocks in Britain, and some of the processes in the rock cycle.
These markers indicate the location of examples of igneous rocks & scenery. 
These markers indicate the location of examples of metamorphic rocks & scenery. 
These markers indicate the locations of evidence of geological processes in action around Britain. 
These markers indicate the location of examples of sedimentary rocks & scenery. 
These markers indicate the location of examples of deformation & uplift. View the BGS geological map of Britain.
