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YouTube Video VVVTN1hzNS1MT0V6Q0xON3F6SjR3Z1hBLlNsMGRxeDdQU1k0 Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Whitby, Yorkshire, one of the most famous fossil locations on the North Yorkshire Coast. This is a very popular location, but is sometimes difficult to access due to tide conditions. Whitby yields many ammonites, reptiles and shells, and is also famous for jet, which is the fossilised wood of monkey trees and used in jewellery. However, you can encounter a lot of competition at Whitby in your search for fossils. In this video, we also cover: Dinosaur Footprints, how to spot and how to identify prints The History of Whitby Jet The folklore behind the famous “Snakestones” Whitby offers a rare mix of Jurassic dinosaurs, marine fossils, gemstone history, and local folklore, making it one of the most fascinating fossil destinations in the UK. ⚠️ Always check tide times carefully, allow plenty of time to exit safely, and stay clear of unstable cliffs. Subscribe for more locations as the UK Fossils Road Tour continues around Britain. Follow us; INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ukfossils_com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ukfossils/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ukfossils Buy Fossils and Tools from our UK Fossils website; https://ukfossils.com FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ukfossils.co.uk/whitby/ MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS https://ukfossils.co.uk/uk-fossils-music/ All UK Fossils music is available on major streaming platforms worldwide, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, and many more. Simply search for UK Fossils on your preferred streaming service to listen. Photo Credits: • Snakestone Whitby — Micktherocktapper (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons • Snakestone (Dactylioceras commune ammonite) — James St. John (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons • Araucária (tree) — Webysther (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons • Jet (mourning jewellery brooch) — Detlef Thomas (CC BY-SA 2.0 DE) via Wikimedia Commons The Dinosaur Footprint Media and Geology guide photos was used from our own Deposits Magazine article, written by Dr Trevor Watts Further reading on Dinosaur Footprints https://depositsmag.com/2020/09/06/the-dinosaur-footprints-of-whitby-part-1/
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Fossil Hunting at Whitby, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour
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Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Whitby, Yorkshire, one of the most famous fossil locations on the North Yorkshire Coast. This is a very popular location, but is sometimes difficult to access due to tide conditions. Whitby yields many ammonites, reptiles and shells, and is also famous for jet, which is the fossilised wood of monkey trees and used in jewellery. However, you can encounter a lot of competition at Whitby in your search for fossils. In this video, we also cover: Dinosaur Footprints, how to spot and how to identify prints The History of Whitby Jet The folklore behind the famous “Snakestones” Whitby offers a rare mix of Jurassic dinosaurs, marine fossils, gemstone history, and local folklore, making it one of the most fascinating fossil destinations in the UK. ⚠️ Always check tide times carefully, allow plenty of time to exit safely, and stay clear of unstable cliffs. Subscribe for more locations as the UK Fossils Road Tour continues around Britain. Follow us; INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ukfossils_com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ukfossils/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ukfossils Buy Fossils and Tools from our UK Fossils website; https://ukfossils.com FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ukfossils.co.uk/whitby/ MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS https://ukfossils.co.uk/uk-fossils-music/ All UK Fossils music is available on major streaming platforms worldwide, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, and many more. Simply search for UK Fossils on your preferred streaming service to listen. Photo Credits: • Snakestone Whitby — Micktherocktapper (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons • Snakestone (Dactylioceras commune ammonite) — James St. John (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons • Araucária (tree) — Webysther (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons • Jet (mourning jewellery brooch) — Detlef Thomas (CC BY-SA 2.0 DE) via Wikimedia Commons The Dinosaur Footprint Media and Geology guide photos was used from our own Deposits Magazine article, written by Dr Trevor Watts Further reading on Dinosaur Footprints https://depositsmag.com/2020/09/06/the-dinosaur-footprints-of-whitby-part-1/
Fossil Hunting at Whitby, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour
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Fossil Hunting at Whitby, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour

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Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Saltwick Bay, Yorkshire, one of the most productive fossil hunting locations on the North Yorkshire Coast, just south of Whitby. Saltwick Bay yields many ammonites, reptiles and shells, and is also famous for jet, which is a type of lignite and considered to be a minor gemstone and popular for jewellery. Ammonites are often found in nodules, which are easy to split and found along the foreshore. Saltwick Bay is especially well known for: • Lower Jurassic ammonites • Ammonites and marine fossils • Prepping Yorkshire ammonites • Extensive rock platforms exposed at low tide In this guide, we cover: • Where to fossil hunt around Saltwick Bay • The best areas to search after storms and rockfalls • How Saltwick fits into the wider Cleveland Basin geology • The best tide conditions for safe fossil hunting • Safety advice for slippery platforms, cliff falls, and rising North Sea tides Saltwick Bay can be extremely rewarding, particularly after recent erosion events, but careful tide planning is essential. ⚠️ Always check tide times carefully, leave plenty of time to exit the bay, and stay clear of unstable cliff sections. Subscribe for more locations as the UK Fossils Road Tour continues around Britain. Follow us; INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ukfossils_com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ukfossils/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ukfossils Buy Fossils and Tools from our UK Fossils website; https://ukfossils.com FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ukfossils.co.uk/saltwick-bay/ MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS https://ukfossils.co.uk/uk-fossils-music/ All UK Fossils music is available on major streaming platforms worldwide, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, and many more. Simply search for UK Fossils on your preferred streaming service to listen.
Fossil Hunting at Saltwick Bay, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour
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Fossil Hunting at Saltwick Bay, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour

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What was in the CLAY? #yorkshire #seo #ammonite #pov #fossilhunting #jurassiccoast #fossils #ancient
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Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Hayburn Wyke, Yorkshire, one of the best locations on the North Yorkshire Coast for finding Jurassic fossil plants. The Hayburn Wyke Plant Bed (part of the upper Saltwick Bay Formation) of Aalenian age, yields many fossil plant remains. Hayburn Wyke is particularly known for: • Jurassic plant fossils and plant debris • Fossilised wood and carbonised plant material • Lower Jurassic marine fossils alongside plant remains • A unique combination of woodland, waterfall, and fossil-bearing shoreline In this guide, we cover: • Where to look for Jurassic fossil plants • The geological layers responsible for preserving plant material • How Hayburn Wyke differs from classic ammonite-heavy sites like Robin Hood’s Bay • The best tide conditions for safe fossil hunting • Safety advice for steep access paths and rising tides Hayburn Wyke offers something different from many Yorkshire sites — a chance to find Jurassic plant fossils rather than just marine ammonites, making it a superb educational location for understanding ancient ecosystems. ⚠️ Always check tide times carefully and allow enough time to exit safely before the tide returns. Subscribe for more locations as the UK Fossils Road Tour continues around Britain. Follow us; INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ukfossils_com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ukfossils/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ukfossils Buy Fossils and Tools from our UK Fossils website; https://ukfossils.com FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ukfossils.co.uk/hayburn-wyke/ MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS https://ukfossils.co.uk/uk-fossils-music/ All UK Fossils music is available on major streaming platforms worldwide, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, and many more. Simply search for UK Fossils on your preferred streaming service to listen.
Fossil Hunting at Hayburn Wyke, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour
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Fossil Hunting at Hayburn Wyke, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour

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Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Kettleness, Yorkshire, a dramatic and less crowded stretch of the North Yorkshire Coast known for its rich Lower Jurassic fossil beds. Kettleness is the most productive location in Yorkshire for reptile remains. These are common and can be found loose or in nodules. Kettleness is also very popular for ammonites, which are similar to those from Port Mulgrave. In this guide, you’ll learn: • Where to fossil hunt around Kettleness • Common finds including ammonites, belemnites, and marine fossils • How Kettleness fits into the wider Cleveland Basin geology • The best tide conditions for safe access • Important safety advice for steep access routes, unstable cliffs, and fast-moving tides Kettleness can be highly productive after storms and cliff falls, but it requires careful planning due to its remote feel and exposure to the North Sea. ⚠️ Always check tide times carefully, allow plenty of time to exit safely, and stay well clear of unstable cliff sections. Subscribe for more locations as the UK Fossils Road Tour continues around Britain. Subscribe for more locations as the UK Fossils Road Tour continues around Britain. Follow us; INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ukfossils_com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ukfossils/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ukfossils Buy Fossils and Tools from our UK Fossils website; https://ukfossils.com FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ukfossils.co.uk/kettleness/ MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS https://ukfossils.co.uk/uk-fossils-music/ All UK Fossils music is available on major streaming platforms worldwide, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, and many more. Simply search for UK Fossils on your preferred streaming service to listen.
Fossil Hunting at Kettleness, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour
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Fossil Hunting at Kettleness, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour

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Loads everywhere, but WHAT? #reptiles #remains #pov #jurassiccoast #dinosaur #dino #stegosaurus #uk
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Can you guess what Dino this is? #dinosaurs #whitby #footprints #dinosaur #dino #landbeforetime #uk
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Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Runswick Bay, Yorkshire, one of the most picturesque and productive fossil hunting spots along the North Yorkshire Coast. The Early to Late Liassic rocks at Runswick Bay, coupled with ease of access, foreshore collecting and a high frequency of finds, make this a good location for families trying their hand at fossil collection. In this guide, you’ll learn: • Where to fossil hunt around Runswick Bay • Typical finds including ammonites, belemnites, and marine fossils • How Runswick Bay fits into the wider Lower Jurassic geology of the Yorkshire Coast • The best tide and weather conditions for successful fossil hunting • Safety advice for slippery rock platforms, cliff falls, and rising tides Runswick Bay is especially rewarding after storms or recent rockfalls, but careful tide planning is essential due to the North Sea’s fast-moving waters. ⚠️ Always check tide times carefully and stay clear of unstable cliffs. Subscribe for more locations as the UK Fossils Road Tour continues around Britain. Subscribe for more locations as the UK Fossils Road Tour continues around Britain. Follow us; INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ukfossils_com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ukfossils/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ukfossils Buy Fossils and Tools from our UK Fossils website; https://ukfossils.com FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ukfossils.co.uk/runswick-bay/ MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS https://ukfossils.co.uk/uk-fossils-music/ All UK Fossils music is available on major streaming platforms worldwide, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, and many more. Simply search for UK Fossils on your preferred streaming service to listen.
Fossil Hunting at Runswick Bay, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour
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Fossil Hunting at Runswick Bay, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Port Mulgrave, Yorkshire, a dramatic and lesser-visited stretch of the North Yorkshire Coast known for its rich Lower Jurassic fossil beds. Once a thriving community with locally mined ironstone shipped from its own harbour, Port Mulgrave is now closed, but highly productive for a wide range of ammonites, along with reptile remains and more. It is one of the best locations for collecting in Yorkshire. In this guide, you’ll learn: • Where to fossil hunt around Port Mulgrave • Common finds including ammonites, belemnites, and marine fossils • How Port Mulgrave fits into the wider Cleveland Basin geology • The best tide conditions for safe access • Important safety advice for steep access paths, unstable cliffs, and fast-moving tides Port Mulgrave can be highly productive, especially after storms, but access can be challenging and requires care and planning. ⚠️ Always check tide times carefully, wear suitable footwear, and stay well clear of unstable cliff sections. Subscribe for more locations as the UK Fossils Road Tour continues around Britain. Subscribe for more locations as the UK Fossils Road Tour continues around Britain. Follow us; INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ukfossils_com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ukfossils/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ukfossils Buy Fossils and Tools from our UK Fossils website; https://ukfossils.com FULL WRITTEN GUIDE: https://ukfossils.co.uk/port-mulgrave/ MUSIC FROM UK FOSSILS https://ukfossils.co.uk/uk-fossils-music/ All UK Fossils music is available on major streaming platforms worldwide, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, and many more. Simply search for UK Fossils on your preferred streaming service to listen. Images used in the “History of Port Mulgrave” section by Christine Johnstone (Geograph.org.uk), via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 2.0 – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
Fossil Hunting at Port Mulgrave, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour
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Fossil Hunting at Port Mulgrave, Yorkshire | UK Fossils Road Tour

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