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Fossil Hunting at White Nothe Near to Ringstead Bay on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover fossil hunting at White Nothe on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert insights from author Steve Snowball. Explore Chalk, Upper Greensand and Lower Greensand geology, safe access from Ringstead Bay, fossil types including echinoids, ammonites and shark teeth, tide timing, safety advice and responsible collecting within this protected SSSI coastal landscape for collectors seeking Cretaceous fossils on the Dorset coast.
Oct 3, 20245 min read


Fossil Hunting on the Isle of Portland on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset - Pt 1
Sip back and discover fossil hunting on the Isle of Portland along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert Steve Snowball. Explore safe quarries, coastal paths, and scree slopes to find marine fossils, ammonites, bivalves, and gastropods in Portland Stone and Kimmeridge Clay. Learn practical tips for tides, safety, tools, and quarry terrain, all guided by Steve’s extensive fossil collecting experience and acclaimed Dorset guides.
Jun 25, 20246 min read


Fossil Hunting at Redcliff Point on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and explore fossil hunting on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert guidance from author Steve Snowball. Discover ammonites, belemnites, Gryphaea oysters, gastropods, rare plant fossils, and trace fossils along Bowleaze Cove to Redcliff Point. Learn about Corallian-aged rocks, Oxford Clay formations, storm impacts, and safe access tips. A unique adventure blending geology, history, and coastal exploration.
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Fossil Hunting at Osmington Mills on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover fossil hunting on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert insights from author Steve Snowball. Explore Osmington Mills, Ringstead Bay, and Bran Point, where the Osmington Oolite Formation reveals ammonites, gastropods, and Jurassic clams. Learn safe collecting tips at SSSI sites, uncover fossils in fallen rocks, and enjoy coastal geology before relaxing at The Smuggler’s Inn.
Apr 15, 20244 min read
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