Sorby Natural History Society (Sheffield)
Lichen & Invertebrate Group Meeting to The Odin Mine, Castleton
Tuesday 4 October 2022
Leader: Steve Price, email: lichenrecords@sorby.org.uk
The disused Odin Mine, the oldest recorded lead mine in Derbyshire, sits at the foot of Mam Tor on the boundary of the reef limestones and the shales. The area with its outcrops and extensive spoil heaps offers a range of habitats to explore and to record in. It was surprising to find that there are no records for the site on the national lichen database – another blank canvas.
Meet at 10.30am with road-side parking adjacent to the site near the end of the road 2km west of Castleton - grid ref. SK134834. Odin Mine is shown on the 1:25000 OS Peak District Dark Peak map.
As always beginners are most welcome - bring a hand lens and a note book - as are Members wishing to study areas of interest other than lichens and invertebrates. The plan is for a full day meeting so do bring along a drink and lunch.
a map of the area can be viewed at: http://streetmap.co.uk/map?X=413493&Y=383446&A=Y&Z=115
