What is recorded here
Airy Crag is a sea cliff composed of Silurian-age volcanic and sedimentary rocks, formed through ancient volcanic activity and subsequent coastal erosion. It is notable for its exposure of the Borrowdale Volcanic Group, which is significant for understanding the geological history of the English Lake District.
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Places near here
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Matterdale ChurchListed building · 1609 yd
VR PostboxOld post box · 1634 yd
Dobbin WoodWood · 1742 yd
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Photo: Michael Graham · CC BY-SA 2.0