Geosite
This is a nationally important site for geoscientific interest, featuring a reef formation from the marine Silurian.
Its geology is Much Wenlock Limestone Formation and Coalbrookdale Formation, forming a steep embankment alongside an active railway. There is no public access. Interpretive information exists for the site and it is important in the history of geology in the Black Country. At the eastern end of the section there is an important unconformity with the Pennine Lower Coal Measures Strata and a geological fault. It is in close proximity to the other Much Wenlock Limestone Formation and Coalbrookdale Formation features of Walsall, and provides a number of good comparative sections to understand the regional variation in these units.
Geosite facilities
There are no on-site facilities at this geosite and none are planned due to the nature of its ownership and access.
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Geosite Walsall New Art Gallery has a variety of contemporary exhibitions and Museum shop. Free admission. Costa Café, baby changing facilities and toilets located on the ground floor. There is a range of bars, pubs and restaurants nearby. Walsall Leather Museum have been making some of the world's finest saddles and leather goods for over two hundred years. It celebrates the great achievements of local leather craftsmen and women, and tells the story of the Walsall leather trade. Admission free. School and group visits welcome. Saddle Room Café, Museum shop, baby changing and toilet facilities all available.
Geosite Walsall Arboretum has a visitor centre providing Geopark leaflets and information on visitor attractions, a café selling hot and cold beverages and refreshments, toilet facilities and on street car parking with charges.