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Garstang Walking Festival - Sykes Geology Walk

Garstang walking festival brochure cover 2025

Short walk to look at the rocks, minerals, and fossils in the area around Sykes.

There will be opportunity to look amongst the old mine waste for samples of the minerals worked. This is followed by looking at the limestone rocks and fossils in the disused quarries.

Distance one mile - easy

How to book

Please visit our Ticket Tailor page to book.

Further information

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start for registration.

Please bring with you;

  • any medication required
  • clothing appropriate to the weather conditions
  • stout footwear
  • a drink
  • sunscreen and insect repellent, if required
  • lunch, tea/coffee flask and water

On some occasions such as bad weather, we have to cancel an activity. Please check this website listing close to the event for any updates.

For any further enquiries, please contact greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk or call 01253 887502.

In case of an emergency or in the event that you need to cancel on the day, please contact 07976 650803.

How to find us

Langden Brook Parking Area, Trough Road, BB7 3BJ

Grid reference: SD 632511

What3words: ///lottery.feelers.seriously

Free car parking available

Not on a bus route

No toilet facilities

Date: 7th May 2025.

Location: Garstang walking festival

Cost: Free

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

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