Fossil Hunting on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
- Wayne Munday
- May 9, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 20, 2025
Fossil Coast Drinks Co introduces Steve Snowball, a veteran fossil hunter and author of A Guide to Fossil Collecting in England & Wales, sharing his expertise along Dorset’s iconic Jurassic Coast. From St Oswald’s Bay to Furzy Cliff, Burton Bradstock, Tidmoor Point, Ringstead Bay, Durlston Bay, Redcliff Point, and Osmington Mills, Steve’s guest blogs offer unparalleled insights into fossil hunting, identification, and safe collection. With 35 years in education and a passion for geology, Steve combines scientific knowledge with practical advice, storytelling, and scenic exploration. Whether you are an amateur collector, a family seeking adventure, or a seasoned palaeontology enthusiast, his guides and blog series provide the perfect roadmap to uncovering the Jurassic Coast’s prehistoric treasures.
Fossil Hunting at St Oswald's Bay on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Fossil Hunting at Furzy Cliff at Bowleaze Cove on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Fossil Hunting at Burton Bradstock on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Fossil Hunting at Tidmoor Point and Tidmoor Cove on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Fossil Hunting at Ringstead Bay on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Fossil Hunting at Durlston Bay and Peveril Point on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Fossil Hunting at Redcliff Point on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Fossil Hunting at Osmington Mills on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
About Steve Snowball - Guest Blogger
Steve Snowball spent a total of 35 years working in education; initially as a teacher, then as a headteacher and finally as an education advisor in West Sussex. He retired to live on the Jurassic Coast of West Dorset, where he was able to pursue his keen interest in collecting fossils and spending time walking his dogs, enjoying landscape photography, oil painting and gardening. Steve is the author of ‘A Guide to Fossil Collecting in England & Wales’ and co-author of a series of four other highly-acclaimed guides to fossil collecting on the Dorset coast, all published by Siri Scientific Press.
