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Fossil Hunting on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover expert fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset with Steve Snowball, author of acclaimed guides to England & Wales fossils. Explore St Oswald’s Bay, Furzy Cliff, Burton Bradstock, Tidmoor Point, Ringstead Bay, Durlston Bay, Redcliff Point, and Osmington Mills. Learn tips, insights, and stories from a lifetime of collecting and teaching, combining geology, history, and coastal adventure for enthusiasts of all levels.
May 9, 20242 min read


Fossil Hunting at St Oswald's Bay on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and explore fossil hunting at St Oswald’s Bay on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert guidance from author Steve Snowball. Learn how to find ammonites, belemnites, echinoids and more in the Chalk and Upper Greensand formations, plus essential tools, safe access routes, SSSI rules, and tips for collecting fossils responsibly between Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove.
May 5, 20244 min read


Discovering the Lulworth Rangers of the Lulworth Estate in Dorset
Sip back and discover who the Lulworth Rangers are and the vital role they play in conserving the Lulworth Estate, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. From biodiversity protection and geology to visitor safety, education and sustainable tourism, explore how this expert ranger team safeguards one of the UK’s most iconic coastal landscapes.
May 24, 20236 min read


Landscape photography at sunset along the Jurassic Coast, Dorset
Sip back and discover the Jurassic Coast and explore the landscape photographer Harry Newton’s expert approach to capturing Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast. Learn how he uses light, composition, and editing techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop to create stunning coastal imagery. Explore insights from his hike along the South West Coast Path and tips for photographing this iconic Dorset landmark.
Jul 13, 20224 min read


Discovering Lulworth Cove along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore Lulworth Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, a world-famous geological landmark shaped by coastal erosion and mountain building. Discover how Portland limestone, Ice Age meltwater, and the Alpine orogeny created this near-circular cove, the Purbeck Monocline, and the dramatic Lulworth Crumple with its folded strata and fossilised trees.
Jul 11, 20222 min read


Discovering Durdle Door along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore Durdle Door, the iconic Portland Stone arch along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Hike the South West Coast Path from Lulworth Cove to view spectacular cliffs, fossil-rich limestone, and offshore islets. Discover the geology shaped by Jurassic seas and the Alpine orogeny, explore nearby beaches, coves, and wildlife, and experience one of the UK’s most photographed natural landmarks.
Jun 25, 20223 min read


Fossil Coast now served at the Lulworth Estate Heritage Centre.
Fossil Coast now served at the Lulworth Estate Heritage Centre along the Jurassic Coast.
May 12, 20223 min read


Fossil Hunting The Jurassic Coast's Cretaceous Rocks
Sip back and explore fossil hunting in the Cretaceous rocks of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, focusing on the fossil-rich Purbeck Group. Discover how limestone and mudstone shales formed in arid lagoons preserve dinosaurs, freshwater fish, insects, plants, and early mammals. Learn about Cretaceous environments, sea-level change, chalk formation, and the dramatic K–T mass extinction.
Feb 28, 20224 min read
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