Upper Fourth Geography Field Trip to Snowdonia: Fieldwork in Action

Over the beginning weeks of Trinity term, the Upper Fourth Geography pupils headed to Snowdonia for three days of hands-on field work.

The group arrived on Thursday afternoon and began their trip with a walk around a corrie and glacial lake, carefully observing and recording key glacial features in the landscape. The dramatic surroundings provided an excellent introduction to the physical processes they have been studying in the classroom.

Friday was spent conducting detailed river studies along the Afon Conwy, which stretches from the mountains of Snowdonia down to Conwy. Working across six different sites, the students collected a range of data that will contribute directly to their Fieldwork paper in the summer of 2027. The day offered a valuable opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a real world setting while developing practical geographical skills.

On Saturday, the group returned to Oxford via Wrexham, where they carried out an urban study. Here, the focus shifted to investigating land use and environmental quality, adding a human geography dimension to their fieldwork. This data will also support their Fieldwork paper next year.

The trip provided an excellent balance of physical and human geography, giving students both the experience and confidence needed as they continue their studies.