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Discover Thornbury and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Brinkmarsh Quarry
Sip back and discover Brinkmarsh Quarry near Thornbury, a designated SSSI and one of Britain’s key Silurian fossil sites. Explore fossil-rich Brinkmarsh Beds of the Wenlock Series, dating back over 427 million years, revealing ancient marine life including corals, brachiopods, and rare gastropods. Set within the Tortworth Inlier, this overgrown quarry showcases volcanic ash layers, Celestine veins, and tectonic features, offering a unique glimpse into Britain's dynamic Siluri
Jul 153 min read


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 83 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 193 min read


Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity of the Agassiz Rock in Edinburgh
Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity of the Agassiz Rock in Edinburgh. Sip back and discover Scotland and explore the geodiversity of the Agassiz Rock a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Edinburgh. Located beside the disused Blackford Hill quarry within the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve in south Edinburgh. This volcanic rock surfaces within the reserve feature distinctive smooth grooves called striations formed by the abrasio
Jun 63 min read


Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity of the Achnasheen Terraces Near Wester Ross
Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity of the Achnasheen Terraces. Sip back and discover Scotland and explore the Achnasheen Terraces a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located just south of the village of Achnasheen in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. Covering approximately 2.5 km² this site is one of Scotland’s most striking and well-preserved examples of a fluvioglacial landscape showcasing a series of geologically significant outwash and
Jun 63 min read


Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Achanarras Quarry Near Caithness
Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Achanarras Quarry Near Caithness. Sip back and discover Scotland and explore the geodiversity and fossils of Achanarras Quarry located approximately 2 Km west of the village of Spittal in Caithness a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) of international geological significance telling a story of an ecosystem dating back to the Givetian Stage of the Middle Devonian epoch.
Jun 55 min read


Fossil Hunting at White Nothe Near to Ringstead Bay on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Fossil Hunting at White Nothe near to Ringstead Bay on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset with Steve Snowball sharing his knowledge and experience
Oct 3, 20244 min read


Fossil Hunting at Durlston Bay and Peveril Point on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Fossil Hunting at Durlston Bay on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset with Steve Snowball sharing his knowledge, experience and expertise.
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Discovering the Lulworth Rangers of the Lulworth Estate in Dorset
Explore the Lulworth Rangers of the Lulworth Estate in Dorset enabling us to have a safe, sustainable memorable visitor experience.
May 24, 20235 min read


A Little Of What You Fancy in Lynton
Fossil Coast Drinks is pleased to announce that “A Little Of What You Fancy” the artisan food and drink retailer is stocking Fossil Coast.
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Find out more about gin, cocktail recipes, our fossil coastline, and the places
along the way that you can enjoy a jigger of Fossil Coast Gin.
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