COASTAL ADVENTURES: GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS BRING LEARNING TO LIFE
29.04.2026A Level Geographers have recently enjoyed a trip to sunny Scarborough and Flamborough Head to undertake fieldwork and explore coastal processes and defences.
During the two day trip our students investigated coastal processes including erosion, transportation, deposition, weathering, and mass movement at Flamborough Head, an area of both geological and biological significance, exploring the beautiful sheer white cliffs and how nature had shaped this area of natural beauty. As part of this, the group explored how caves, arches, stacks and bays had been created along the coastline, and assessed different erosion rates to predict what would happen next.
The group also explored the history of Scarborough’s man-made coastal defences, and how investment in these walls and structures prevent damage to local residential, tourist and commercial properties which are vital to the local economy.
Stuart Ogden, Teacher of Geography: “We are lucky to live in a county with so many areas of geological significance. We enjoyed a brilliant two days exploring A Level Geography theory in a real life context and using fieldwork techniques to assess the impact of processes such as erosion, transportation and deposition and how these both create and destroy the coastline we were standing on. As part of this we also explored how man-made coastal defences are working with and against nature to protect local communities and buildings from the harsh elements of the sea. It was an amazing two days, and another example of how at HNC our Geographers are given the opportunity to bring their learning to life.”
A photo gallery from the trip can be viewed below.
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