Thurstaston Road Cutting (Map ref SJ 242 849)
A long exposure of the Triassic sandstones, one of the best areas in the north-west to see evidence of windblown sand dunes. These beds are similar to those from which gas has been extracted in the Morecambe Bay gas field.

Layers in the rock

WARNING - the A540 is a very busy road, cross to the pavement from the car park with great care. View from pavement only.

Thurstaston Shore and Cliffs (Map ref SJ 235 835)
One of the best examples in north-west of glacial sediments from the last ice age.

For further details of all these sites, contact Wirral Country Park Centre, Thurstaston 0151 648 4371.

Much of the geological information was taken from the Liverpool Geological Society publication 'Rock Around Wirral'.

Martyn Jamieson,
Head Ranger.
23/8/04