Duckpool to Furzey Cove facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Maer Cliff, to the south of the SSSI
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| Area of Search | Cornwall |
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| Coordinates | 50°51′23″N 4°33′23″W / 50.8565°N 4.5565°W |
| Interest | Geological |
| Area | 87.29 hectares (0.873 km2; 0.337 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1996 |
Duckpool to Furzey Cove is a special place on the coast of north Cornwall, England. It's known as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of its amazing rocks and landforms. This area is super important for studying the Earth's history!
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Exploring Duckpool to Furzey Cove: Where is it?
This special coastal area covers about 87 hectares (that's like 215 football fields!). It became an SSSI in 1996. You can find it on the north Cornish coast, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the town of Bude.
The site begins at Duckpool, near a small village called Coombe, in the north. It then follows the shores of the Celtic Sea, which is part of the huge Atlantic Ocean. The site ends at Furzey Cove, close to Maer, in the south.
Walking the Coast Path
The famous South West Coast Path goes right through this SSSI. This means you can walk along the cliffs and enjoy the amazing views. Some parts of this coastline are owned by the National Trust, an organization that protects special places.
Connected Coastal Areas
Duckpool to Furzey Cove is part of a chain of important coastal areas. It connects with the Bude Coast, Steeple Point to Marsland Mouth, and Marsland To Clovelly Coast SSSIs. The Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI is located in Devon, a county next to Cornwall.
Understanding the Rocks: What is the Geology?
The rocks at Duckpool to Furzey Cove are mostly made of alternating layers of mudstone, shale, and siltstone. These are types of sedimentary rocks, which form from mud and sand settling over millions of years.
Ancient Earth History
These rocks are incredibly important for scientists. They belong to the Upper Carboniferous period, which was about 300 million years ago! Studying these rocks helps us understand what Britain was like in ancient times. They show us how the land and sea changed over vast periods of Earth's history.
