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Exploring Pebblebed Heath near Budleigh Salterton on the Jurassic Coast
Sip back and discover Pebblebed Heath in the Otter Valley near Budleigh Salterton, a unique intertidal reserve along Devon’s Jurassic Coast. Explore lowland heath, Triassic geology, wildlife-rich estuary habitats, and the Lower Otter Restoration Project. From ancient pebble beds and fossil roots to birdlife, walking trails, and the Elizabeth Bridge, this East Devon AONB landscape blends conservation, climate resilience, and natural beauty.
Jan 20, 20244 min read


Visit Honiton and Discover the Honiton Hippo
Sip back and discover the Honiton Hippo fossil at Allhallows Museum, Honiton, East Devon. Explore rare Pleistocene megafauna, Ipswichian interglacial fossils, and Devon’s hidden geological heritage. Perfect for fossil enthusiasts, geotourists, and history lovers, this unique museum visit highlights ancient climate, wildlife, and local history in a charming market town.
May 18, 20234 min read


Fossil Coast Explores Ladram Bay along the Jurassic Coast of East Devon
Sip back and explore Ladram Bay on East Devon’s Jurassic Coast, where striking red Triassic cliffs reveal the Otter Sandstone and Mercia Mudstone formations. Learn how desert environments, cross-bedding, rhizoliths, and rare fossils like Rhynchosaurus spenceri record life’s recovery after the Great Dying, with professional coastal photography by Gary Holpin.
Sep 20, 20224 min read


Exploring Budleigh Salterton along the Jurassic Coast of East Devon
Sip back and explore Budleigh Salterton on Devon’s Jurassic Coast, an internationally significant Middle Triassic fossil site. Discover Otterton Ledge, rare vertebrate fossils like Fodonyx spenceri, Triassic geology, sandy beaches, and charming coastal culture. Experience East Devon’s natural beauty, history, and scientific heritage with Fossil Coast and photographer Gary Holpin, a must-visit for fossil hunters and geotourism enthusiasts.
Sep 7, 20226 min read


Fossil Coast Takes a Tram to Devon's Most Rebellious Town along the Jurassic Coast
Fossil Coast Takes a Tram to Devon's Most Rebellious Town along the Jurassic Coast.
Jul 29, 20223 min read


Exploring Old Harry’s Rocks along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and explore Old Harry’s Rocks on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, a dramatic chalk sea stack shaped by 80–100 million years of geological history and relentless coastal erosion. Discover the Cretaceous chalk cliffs of Handfast Point, their myths, wildlife-rich grasslands, and spectacular views along the South West Coast Path in this iconic Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Jul 19, 20223 min read
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