Geosite
This geosite has exposures of Permian Clent Formation in the banks of the farm track leading to the summit of this steep, rounded hill.
Such exposures are very rare in the Black Country and important to understanding how this unit varies laterally and vertically from its type locality of the Clent hills to the south of the Black Country. This is also a site which illustrates the connection of geology and landform to early human settlement in the Black Country as the summit of the hill hosts earthworks of an iron-age fortified structure (Wychbury Camp) of national significance as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The site is a viewpoint and footpath connecting landscapes adjacent to the Black Country and has potential for geotourism as part of a long distance through the geopark and as a location on a planned motor tour of geological sites in the Black Country.
Geosite facilities
As a rural and walking route geosite there are no visitor facilities on or planned for this site.
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Geosite The Red House Glass Cone is open:
- 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday
- 11am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday
Car parking and admission to the site is free. There is a visitor centre, gift shop, artisan craft studios, on-site café (please check opening times before your visit)
Ruskin Glass Centre formerly the site of and Webb Corbett and Royal Doulton Crystal is home to over 25 craft businesses, has an organic café and the Glass House Heritage Centre offers guided tours providing the history and heritage of the site. Ruskin Glass Centre is part of Ruskin Mill Land Trust who specialise in educating young people with learning disabilities through a craft and land based curriculum. Admission is free and the centre's opening hours are from:
- Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm
- Saturday 9am to 3pm