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William Pengelly Cave Studies Centre, Russets Lane, Buckfastleigh – Guided Walks

August 16, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Find out about where the local rocks came from – an amazing story of 350 million years of development with volcanoes, coral reefs and a huge mountain chain – all in Devon.

Learn about the caves and how they were formed.

Visit a cave and see the remains of elephant, hippo, bison, hyaena and many other creatures that lived in Devon 100,000 years ago.

Discover how limestone burning was big business in the 19th century.

Walks take about 1.5 hours. No booking is needed or special clothing. There is a charge.

For more information call 01837 840259 or 10752 775195

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Date:
August 16, 2017
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Venue

William Pengelly Cave Studies Centre
Russets Lane
Buckfastleigh,
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