Towards the birthplace of modern geology

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3.07 mi
761 ft
00h59
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Last verified: 21 August 2024

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This route takes you to Siccar Point on the southeast coast of Scotland and back. It is world-renowned in geological science, famous for outcrops that reveal 'Hutton's Unconformity', and is a location rightly regarded by many as the birthplace of modern geology.

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Difficulty level: Medium (57/100)

Length: 3.07 mi

Duration: 00h59


Total ascent: 761 ft

Maximal slope: 8.8 %

Average slope: 5.2 %

Net ascent: 6.56 ft

Total descent: 755 ft

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Paved roads: 1.14 mi (37 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

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Car free roads: 1.22 mi (40 %)

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        Closest address to start and end: A1107, The Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

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        1. Siccar Point

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          Siccar Point is a rocky promontory in the county of Berwickshire on the east coast of Scotland.
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