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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


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
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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