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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 Coast Explores East Cliff Beach at West Bay along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore East Cliff Beach at West Bay on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with Fossil Coast and photographer Gary Holpin. Discover golden Jurassic cliffs, the Bridport Sand Formation, Inferior Oolite geology, fossil heritage, and coastal history near Bridport. Learn about ancient marine environments, dramatic erosion, and why East Cliff is one of Dorset’s most striking geological landscapes.
Sep 23, 20224 min read


Fossil Coast Explores Chesil Beach Along the Jurassic Coast
Sip back and explore Chesil Beach, also known as Chesil Bank, is a 29 km naturally formed shingle tombolo along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, created after the last ice age. Separated from the mainland by the Fleet Lagoon, the UK’s largest tidal lagoon, it reveals Holocene geology, longshore drift processes, graded pebbles, and flint and chert sediments that shape this protected coastal landscape. Ideal for visitors interested in coastal geology, geomorphology, heritage
Jul 27, 20223 min read


Discovering West Bay and the Iconic East Cliff of the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore West Bay, Dorset, a historic fishing village and iconic Jurassic Coast destination. Discover East Cliff and Burton Hive geology, the Bridport Sand Formation, and Inferior Oolite limestone with rare fossils. Visit the award-winning West Bay Discovery Centre, learn about local shipbuilding, coastal erosion, and fossil finds, and enjoy scenic walks, beaches, and dramatic cliffs featured in ITV’s Broadchurch. Perfect for geotourism and heritage travellers.
Apr 1, 20225 min read
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