Stolford represents the most easterly coastal exposures of the Jurassic Lias in Somerset. There are no cliffs here, just a large foreshore platform consisting of limestone and shale bands. Sadly, the foreshore platform is often covered in algae and mud, making collecting quite hard. Jurassic, Foreshore, Rating: ♦
The Vale of Belvoir is an area rich in fossils from the Lias. The bedrock is close to the surface and fossils can be collected from ploughed fields. This particular location should only be visited between late September and April, when the fields have been ploughed and the crops have not begun to grow. Jurassic, Ploughed Fields, Rating: ♦♦♦♦
For those who have visited Watchet in Somerset looking for fossils in the Blue Lias, this location will seem remarkably similar. Indeed, the same fossils can be found in thick limestone bands and soft shale. Hock Cliff is a classic Jurassic location to explore. Jurassic, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦
This is a good location where you can find ammonites and bivalves. It can be a very productive location when the conditions are right, yielding a wide range of ammonite species. Most fossils are found on the foreshore. Jurassic, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦
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There are similar zones at Monmouth Beach to the Lias of Church Cliffs. Ammonites and reptile remains can be found on the foreshore, but you need a good scour to find any decent fossils. Jurassic, Cretaceous, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦
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Golspie is famous for the castle of Dunrobin. However, few people know that, just below the castle on the foreshore, fossils can be collected in Jurassic rocks. Jurassic, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦
This location is similar to Quantoxhead. Kilve is another location for collecting ammonites and reptile remains. However, vertebras are as common here as ammonites. It is also set in tranquil surroundings and is ideal for all the family to enjoy. Jurassic, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦
Quiet, peaceful and tranquil, Quantoxhead has several kilometres of tall Jurassic cliffs and a very long wave-cut platform. Many fossils, including some superb ammonites and reptile remains, can be found here. There are also plenty of rock pools for the kids.Jurassic, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦♦♦
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At Hinkley Point, you can find complete fish and reptile bones exposed along on the foreshore. Vertebrae of Ichthyosaur are commonly found loose in the foreshore single. Ammonites and shells can also be found. Jurassic, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦
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Llantwit Major is an excellent place in Wales for Jurassic fossils. The huge cliffs yield a wide range of fossils and unique is the large amount of marine life, for example corals and giant brachiopods and gastropods. Jurassic, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦
Helwell Bay at Doniford is one of the best locations in Somerset to collect the world-famous iridescent ammonites. The extensive foreshore also yields beautiful small white ammonites, reptile bones, and a variety of bivalves, making it a rewarding spot for fossil collectors.Jurassic, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦♦
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St Audries bay is another location along the Somerset Jurassic coastline providing more wave-cut platforms and cliffs in which to find ammonites, reptiles and shells from the Blue Lias. The location is less productive than adjacent locations, but is much quieter with fewer collectors. Jurassic, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦
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