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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 15, 20253 min read


Discover Bath and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Browns Folly
Sip back and explore Brown’s Folly near Bath, a Jurassic fossil hotspot and SSSI managed by Avon Wildlife Trust. Discover oolitic limestone, ammonites, brachiopods, crinoids, rare butterflies, and bat habitats. Walk trails, admire panoramic Avon Valley views, and learn the story of Bath Stone and William Smith, the “Father of English Geology.” Fossil collecting is allowed only from loose scree, ensuring conservation of this unique geological and ecological site.
Jul 11, 20254 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 8, 20253 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Bickley Wood
Sip back and explore Bickley Wood near Bristol, one of Britain’s most important late Carboniferous fossil sites and a designated SSSI. This Avon Valley woodland exposes rare non-marine plant and invertebrate fossils from the Downend Formation, revealing tropical river, swamp, and delta environments from over 315 million years ago.
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Discover Somerset and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Barns Batch Spinney on Dundry Hill
Sip back and discover Bristol and explore the Jurassic Period fossils and geodiversity of Barns Batch Spinney known for ammonites and exposures of Inferior Oolite limestone. Located just southwest of Bristol, Barns Batch Spinney is located on Dundry Hill a place designated an SSSI and internationally recognised for its exposures of the Inferior Oolite Group a fossil-rich Middle Jurassic limestone sequence that offers critical insights into the Aalenian and Bajocian Stages 17
Jun 27, 20253 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 Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity of the Agassiz Rock in Edinburgh
Sip back and discover the Agassiz Rock in Edinburgh, a Site of Special Scientific Interest within the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve. Explore glacial striations formed during the last Ice Age and learn how Louis Agassiz’s 1840 discoveries helped establish glacial theory and transform understanding of Scotland’s Quaternary landscape.
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity of the Achnasheen Terraces Near Wester Ross
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 delta terraces.
Jun 6, 20253 min read


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 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 5, 20255 min read


Fossil Hunting at Burton Bradstock on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover expert fossil hunting insights at Burton Bradstock on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with acclaimed author Steve Snowball. Learn about dangerous cliff falls, Inferior Oolite ammonites, Bridport Sand fossils, safety guidance, tide planning, and responsible collecting at this SSSI fossil site, one of England’s most challenging and rewarding locations.
Apr 29, 20245 min read


Fossil Hunting at Tidmoor Point and Tidmoor Cove on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover fossil hunting at Tidmoor Point and Tidmoor Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert guidance from author Steve Snowball. Learn where to find ammonites, belemnites, crinoids and more in the Oxford Clay Formation, plus essential safety tips, access routes, and SSSI rules for exploring this protected Fleet Lagoon site.
Apr 26, 20245 min read


Fossil Hunting at Durlston Bay and Peveril Point on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover expert-led fossil hunting at Durlston Bay and Peveril Point on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with renowned author Steve Snowball. Learn about Purbeck Limestone geology, fossil types, access routes, safety risks, tides, SSSI rules, and essential equipment. This in-depth guide supports experienced fossil collectors planning responsible, informed visits to one of England’s most scientifically important coastal fossil sites and guidance.
Apr 23, 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


Fossil Hunting Safely Along the Jurassic Coast
Sip back and explore fossil hunting along the Jurassic Coast can be safe, sustainable, and rewarding when done responsibly. Learn essential fossil collecting safety tips, tide and weather awareness, cliff hazard guidance, and the official code of conduct for fossil hunting in protected areas such as World Heritage Sites, AONBs, and SSSIs.
Feb 8, 20224 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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