/ Isle of Wight Trip Activities / Cretaceous Landslide Complex
St Lawrence Undercliff is a 5 mile long landslide complex in cretaceous soft rocks, slipped clays and sands. It is the largest urban landslide complex in northern Europe.
Stretching from Niton to Bonchurch, its sheltered south facing location gives rise to a microclimate considerably warmer than elsewhere on the Island. Still prone to landslips and subsidence this is an ideal location to study coastal erosion.
Here's some of the most frequently-asked questions about school visits to St Lawrence Undercliff, posed by teachers and other group leaders
Group leaders must be aware that mobile phone reception can be very patchy at the base of the cliffs.
The terrain is often uneven and can be very muddy in wooded sections. Sturdy walking boots are essential. Due to the high cliffs, students should be briefed on remaining on designated paths to avoid steep drops and unstable edges.
There are no first aid facilities.
There are no public toilets in the vicinity.
The following St Lawrence Undercliff educational resources are FREE to use when you book your trip with Education Destination. Some include pre or post-visit classroom work, others are on-site activities. All are accompanied by detailed Teacher Notes and some even have sample lesson plans!
Prepared by our expert team of teachers with local Island knowledge, each resource addresses a specific National Curriculum topic. Click on any image for full details.
