Dorset & the Jurassic Coast Field Study Trips - PGL Osmington Bay
The local scenery around Osmington Bay is a mosaic of chalk downland, clay vales, rugged coastal cliffs and sweeping heathland. Below our centre is a private beach where Jurassic fossil-rich rocks and rocky shoreline provide an ideal study location.
Popular Study Modules in Dorset & The Jurassic Coast
For Physical Geographers & Geologists - Coastal analysis, formations and processes often form the basis for fieldwork at Osmington. The coastline, rivers and local landscapes give great opportunities for comparative investigations.
For Biologists - a wide range of accessible habitats enable in-depth study of themes & issues such as the effect of farming on biodiversity or freshwater pollution, as well as ecosystems such as marine zonation and sand dune succession.
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Biology |
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Geology |
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| Geology, Rocks & Fossils |
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| People, Rocks & Landscapes |
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Human Geography |
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| Coastal Management |
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| Tourism Investigation |
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People & Their Environments |
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| Freshwater Pollution |
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| Pollution & Waste |
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Physical Geography |
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| Coastal Processes & Features |
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| Rivers & Fluvial Systems |
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Organisms & Their Environments |
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| Soils & Plants |
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| World of Invertebrates |
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(Some modules take place off-site and require coach transport at an additional cost. This list shows our most popular modules but more are available.)
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Sample Itinerary for Field Studies in Dorset |
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Day 1 - Afternoon: Arrive at the centre, Welcome and centre orientation |
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Day 2 - Morning: People, Rocks & Landscapes, Afternoon: Zip Wire & Abseiling |
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Day 3 - Full Day: Coastal Management |
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Day 4 - Full Day: Growth of Tourism |
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Day 5 - Morning: Fencing & Quad Biking, Afternoon: Depart & Return to School/College |
(Course durations vary. Evening sessions are spent either on follow-up work, led by your course instructor, or on supervised entertainments)
To book or for more information, call us on 0844 371 1220