Wainlode Cliff
# Wainlode Cliff

Wainlode Cliff (grid reference SO845257) is a 1.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1954. It overlooks Hasfield Ham.

## Geology

This an historic locality which was first described in 1842 and shows a seven-metre section of Rhaetian age. The site mains the regional two-fold division of Westbury and Cotham Beds. The Insect Limestone, which is a productive source of insects, defines the base of the Lias.

## Fishing

Seasonal fishing is permitted on the riverbank beneath the cliff. Day tickets are available from the campsite shop, currently priced at £5 per day (2022).

## Sources

* Natural England SSSI information on citation, map and unit details
* Natural England SSSI information on the Wainlode Cliff unit
