Stockdale Beck Fossils and Fossil Collecting
Your Cumbria Geological Guide and Geology Info

At Stockdale Beck, Silurian rocks have been cut through by water and various zones are exposed. There is one particular zone in which well preserved graptolites can be found.

Although the actual Graptolite zone is highly fossiliferious and in excellent preservation, the zone is only a few centremeters thick. The bedding is almost vertical so a very limited section is available.

(Not Recommended)

This location is not recommended for families. The stream is often fast flowing and can be deep in places. The rocks in the stream are also very slippery.

Stockdale Beck is situated in the middle of nowhere, although the walk isn't too bad, the road is a long, narrow single track road which leeds to nowhere. This road is very busy as it is popular with hikers. Parking for one car is available nearby, or if this is taken you will need to walk a further 800m from the car park.

Stream

This location is a stream which has cut through rock. You will need suitable footwear. Visiting this location is not possible during winter months and after heavy rainfall.

Similar Locations to Stockdale Beck

If you enjoy this kind of location you could also try 'The Onny Trail' or ''Upper Millichope', Betton Dingle or Hope. . Both of these locations are in Shropshire and will require a fair walk. Both are stream-based locations. You could also try Coniston or 'Stair Stream' both of these are in the Lake district. #

If you like Graptolites, you could also try Stockdale Beck, Stockdale Quarry, Barrow, Causey Pike, Clints Quarry, Coniston, High Fell, Stair Stream, in Cumbria, Abereiddy, Fishguard, Little Haven, Druidston Haven, Porthgain, in Wales, Betton Dingle, Hillend, Hodgson How, Hope, The Onny Trail, Vinnels, in Shropshire.