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Fossil Hunting at Black Head near Osmington Mills on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover fossil hunting at Black Head near Osmington Mills on Dorset's Jurassic Coast with expert guidance from Steve Snowball. Explore 154-million-year-old Lower Kimmeridge Clay fossils, including ammonites, marine reptiles, bivalves, and gastropods. Learn safe access routes, handling, desalination, and preservation techniques to enjoy a rewarding, educational fossil-collecting experience along this geologically rich coastline.
Dec 7, 20245 min read


Fossil Hunting on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover expert fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset with Steve Snowball, author of acclaimed guides to England & Wales fossils. Explore St Oswald’s Bay, Furzy Cliff, Burton Bradstock, Tidmoor Point, Ringstead Bay, Durlston Bay, Redcliff Point, and Osmington Mills. Learn tips, insights, and stories from a lifetime of collecting and teaching, combining geology, history, and coastal adventure for enthusiasts of all levels.
May 9, 20242 min read


Fossil Hunting at Furzy Cliff at Bowleaze Cove on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover fossil hunting at Furzy Cliff, Bowleaze Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert insight from author Steve Snowball. Once one of the UK’s richest Oxford Clay vertebrate sites, Furzy Cliff has changed due to erosion and coastal defences. Learn what fossils can still be found, safety considerations, access tips, and the geological context of this evolving fossil locality on the Weymouth coastline today.
May 2, 20243 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 Ringstead Bay on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover expert fossil hunting guidance at Ringstead Bay on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with renowned author Steve Snowball. Explore Jurassic geology, the Ringstead Coral Bed, Kimmeridge Clay fossils, access routes, parking, safety advice, and SSSI rules at this family-friendly yet scientifically important fossil site near Weymouth.
Apr 24, 20244 min read


Fossil Hunting at Osmington Mills on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover fossil hunting on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert insights from author Steve Snowball. Explore Osmington Mills, Ringstead Bay, and Bran Point, where the Osmington Oolite Formation reveals ammonites, gastropods, and Jurassic clams. Learn safe collecting tips at SSSI sites, uncover fossils in fallen rocks, and enjoy coastal geology before relaxing at The Smuggler’s Inn.
Apr 15, 20244 min read


Discovering Weymouth along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore Weymouth, Dorset’s harbourside gem along the Jurassic Coast with Fossil Coast Drinks Co. Discover sandy beaches, Chesil Beach, Isle of Portland, and iconic sites like Nothe Fort. Enjoy sailing history, fossil hunting, Georgian seafronts, local food and drinks, and award-winning coastal scenery. Perfect for family visits, day trips, and geotourism adventures along England’s famous Jurassic shoreline.
Jul 20, 20224 min read


Discovering Durdle Door along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore Durdle Door, the iconic Portland Stone arch along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Hike the South West Coast Path from Lulworth Cove to view spectacular cliffs, fossil-rich limestone, and offshore islets. Discover the geology shaped by Jurassic seas and the Alpine orogeny, explore nearby beaches, coves, and wildlife, and experience one of the UK’s most photographed natural landmarks.
Jun 25, 20223 min read


Fossil Coast now served at the Lulworth Estate Heritage Centre.
Fossil Coast now served at the Lulworth Estate Heritage Centre along the Jurassic Coast.
May 12, 20223 min read
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