Simon shows us where we are on the map (just north of Escrick) It had been raining in the night - time to put on our wellies
We were lucky enough to be shown areas which the BGS were surveying around Selby Claypit south of Escrick - Stillingfleet Mine just visible behind the trees in the distance
Here we are, hand lenses at the ready - This is what we were all looking at
Looking at the layers of clay and sand Close up of the clay layers
We noticed a layer of pebbles on top of the clay Slipped layers
At the top, a clear horizon between the clay and sand Signs of slippage along the top
Looking northwest The moraine had been planted with winter wheat -
Next location - top of Stillingfleet hill Where are we on the map?
A lot of discussion on what we had seen so far Mud pies, anyone?
Lunch! Looking at the pink running sand in a trench near Skipwith
Getting a closer look Jon giving us the background to the common
Several of us getting to grips with the sand Skipwith Common Nature Reserve
Interesting layers come to light from the auger Grey clay beneath the sand and peat
What has Holger brought up with the auger? Clay in the auger - can just make out faint layers
Flood bank on right hand side Are they burning Selby coal?
Bubwith - River Derwent, looking at flood plains - this is a subject I am familiar with!

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 Drax in the distance, making electricity - time to go home and put the kettle on!  Many thanks to Barbara and Karl for organising the trip, and to the lads from British Geological Survey for giving us such an interesting day.
Road cutting, south of Selby View of the other side of the cutting from the layby
Not on this trip - but since it's Selby - on the same web page!

On the way home from Rosedale we visited the new link road south of Selby

 What do you think?  Triassic sandstones?  Or sand from glacial outwash?

(On the Knaresborough visit - Dr Tony Cooper, who surveyed this area, told me they are Triassic sandstones!)