Yorkshire Philosophical Society

Event Information

Burniston Foreshore and Betton Farm Quarry

Thursday 23rd October 2025       10.15 to 16.00

Led by Paul Hildreth, Past President of Yorkshire Geological Society.

Private transport to Betton Farm Café and activity centre, NE of East Ayton. YO13 9HT. Meet 10.15

We share cars for transfer to Burniston. (Parking for 3 or 4 vehicles only). Many steps down to the beach.

We will examine the variable Middle Jurassic deltaic stratigraphy and look for fossil plants, dinosaur trackways and dinoturbation. Return to Betton Farm for late lunch. (Bakery available and recommended).

The rocks exposed at Betton Farm Quarry are younger than those at Burniston. The Upper Jurassic coral reefs are in a marine environment with corals, bivalves and gastropods.

Maximum party size 15

Booking Form:    Burniston and Betton Farm YPS Booking Form Oct 23rd 2025

To Book: Please send the completed details on the booking form (or equivalent information) by email to

ypsgeology@gmail.com

Or return the booking sheet to the YPS Lodge. Cost is £5 is payable in cash on the day

Note that YPS Activities booking terms and conditions will apply and can be seen at the Lodge or online.

YPS Activities Booking Terms & Conditions