Overstrand Cliffs
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTG 236 415[1]
InterestBiological
Geological
Area57.8 hectares (143 acres)[1]
Notification1992[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Overstrand Cliffs is a 57.8-hectare (143-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cromer in Norfolk.[1][2] It is a Special Area of Conservation[3] and part of it is a Geological Conservation Review site.[4][5]

These soft cliffs are subject to falls and slumping, providing a habitat for species associated with disturbance such as the rare beetles Bledius filipes, Harpalus vernalis and Nebria livida. The cliff is geologically important for its succession of Pleistocene glacial exposures.[6]

The beach is open to the public.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Overstrand Cliffs". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Overstrand Cliffs". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Designated Sites View: Overstrand Cliffs". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Overstrand Cliff Section (Quaternary of East Anglia)". Geological Conservation Review. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Overstrand to Trimingham Cliffs (Cenomanian, Turonian, Senonian, Maastrichtian)". Geological Conservation Review. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Overstrand Cliffs citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
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