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Discover Somerset and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Bleadon Hill
Sip back and discover Bleadon Hill, near Weston-super-Mare on the edge of the Mendip Hills, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Geological Conservation Review (GCR) site. It features down-faulted Carboniferous Limestone and a mysterious ridge of calcite-cemented sands and gravels. This ridge, separated by the Bleadon Member valley, contains rare reworked Jurassic foraminifera, raising questions about its origin—whether Jurassic beach, Pleistocene shoreline, or
Jul 8, 20253 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Avon Gorge
Sip back and discover Avon Gorge in Bristol, a dramatic limestone landmark carved by sea level change, tectonics, and glacial erosion. Spanning 350 million years of history, it reveals fossils from the Carboniferous, Triassic, and Ice Age, including corals, dinosaurs, and hyenas. Flanked by Clifton Downs and Leigh Woods, and crowned by the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Avon Gorge offers geology, wildlife, and folklore within minutes of Bristol’s city centre.
Jul 6, 20255 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Barnhill Quarry near Chipping Sodbury
Sip back and discover Barnhill Quarry near Chipping Sodbury in Bristol, a fossil rich SSSI revealing 300 million years of geodiversity. Explore Carboniferous limestone, Triassic Rhaetic clays, ripple marked pavements, karstic grikes, coral beds and bone beds with shark and fish fossils, revealing shallow tropical seas, ancient tidal flats, and the transition to Triassic environments before mass extinction and research by Professor Sidney Reynolds.
Jun 26, 20254 min read


Discover Somerset and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Banwell Caves
Sip back and discover Somerset and explore the fossils, Ice Age fauna and unique geology of Banwell Caves in Somerset’s Mendip Hills a hidden SSSI rich in history and karst features. Just 10 Km from Weston-super-Mare and nestled within the rugged beauty of Somerset’s Mendip Hills and tells a story starting over 350 million years ago during the Dinantian Epoch of the early Carboniferous period up to the Pleistocene where a 80,000 year old fossil assemblage of Ice Age megafauna
Jun 21, 20254 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Quarry Steps at Durdham Down in Clifton
Sip back and discover the fossils and geodiversity of Quarry Steps at Durdham Down in Clifton, Bristol a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) where the Bristol Dinosaur, Thecodontosaurus antiquus, was discovered. Step into deep time at this unique Triassic site Just a stone’s throw from the vibrant city of Bristol where the first-ever reptile-bearing fissure deposits were discovered in Britain that helped shape our understanding of early dinosaur evolution.
Jun 19, 20254 min read


Discover Wales and Explore its Geodiversity and Fossils of Green Bridge and Elegug Stacks
Sip back and explore the Green Bridge of Wales and Elegug Stacks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, where dramatic Carboniferous Limestone cliffs meet rich wildlife and deep geological history. Discover coastal erosion, Variscan mountain building, fossil-rich limestones, seabird colonies, and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path—one of the UK’s most spectacular geotourism destinations.
May 2, 20254 min read


Discover Somerset and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Cheddar Gorge
Sip back and explore Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, a spectacular Carboniferous Limestone landmark in the Mendip Hills. Discover its caves, fossils, and rich wildlife, from extinct corals to rare bats. Walk, cycle, or drive the scenic roads, visit Gough’s and Cox’s Caves, and learn about Cheddar Man and ancient Cro-Magnon settlers. Experience one of Britain’s largest gorges, fossil-rich cliffs, and protected natural habitats in this iconic National Nature Reserve.
Jan 6, 20257 min read
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