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A freshly split rock reveals a brachiopod, followed by another shell discovery. A few favourite moments from our fossil hunt at Portishead.

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Split rock, fossil reveal | Portishead

Split rock, fossil reveal | Portishead

A rounded pebble with more to it than first meets the eye. A closer look at a brachiopod found during our Portishead fossil hunt.

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Hidden among the pebbles | Portishead fossil hunting

Hidden among the pebbles | Portishead fossil hunting

Fossil hunting is also about exploring, understanding the geology and appreciating smaller finds. A few moments from our Middle Hope visit in Somerset. See our guide for access, tides and collecting information.

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Why we explore: more than the biggest fossil | Middle Hope

Why we explore: more than the biggest fossil | Middle Hope

A loose pebble reveals fossil coral when we take a closer look. A small Carboniferous find from our fossil-hunting visit to Middle Hope, Somerset.

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An ordinary pebble? Look closer! | Middle Hope

An ordinary pebble? Look closer! | Middle Hope

Crinoids, also known as sea lilies, preserved in the rocks of Middle Hope, Somerset. We look at the worn stems and the details that survive on this coast.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/middle-hope/

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Sea lilies in the rocks | Middle Hope fossils

Sea lilies in the rocks | Middle Hope fossils

These corals are part of the bedrock at Middle Hope, Somerset. We leave them in place to photograph and enjoy. Our guide explains the site's collecting restrictions and access information.

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Why we leave these fossils here | Middle Hope

Why we leave these fossils here | Middle Hope

Turn it over and the coral patterns keep going. A close look at a loose fossil coral found during our Middle Hope visit in Somerset.

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This fossil coral goes all the way round! | Middle Hope

This fossil coral goes all the way round! | Middle Hope

Look at the pale patterns in this fossil coral. One of our favourite finds from this visit to Middle Hope, Somerset, shown from several angles. Identified as Lithostrotion in the original film.

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Stars in the stone! Fossil coral at Middle Hope

Stars in the stone! Fossil coral at Middle Hope

Three toes preserved in stone, now covered in seaweed. We take a closer look at the dinosaur footprint casts at Hanover Point, Compton Bay, Isle of Wight. Leave the footprints on the beach for everyone to enjoy.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/compton-bay/
Watch our full Compton Bay visit: https://youtu.be/9SwKMEnhZuE

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A dinosaur left this behind! | Compton Bay

A dinosaur left this behind! | Compton Bay

A tiny fossil-bone fragment from Compton Bay, Isle of Wight. Close-up views show the textured surface that is easy to miss among the pebbles.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/compton-bay/
Watch our full Compton Bay visit: https://youtu.be/9SwKMEnhZuE

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Tiny fossil, remarkable texture | Compton Bay

Tiny fossil, remarkable texture | Compton Bay

The question, the reaction and a closer look at a dinosaur-bone find from our Compton Bay fossil hunt on the Isle of Wight.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/compton-bay/
Watch our full Compton Bay visit: https://youtu.be/9SwKMEnhZuE

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Is this a piece of bone? | Compton Bay

Is this a piece of bone? | Compton Bay

A small find identified as turtle plate during our fossil hunt at Compton Bay, Isle of Wight. We turn it over to show the surface and broken edge, then compare it with the surrounding material.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/compton-bay/
Watch our full Compton Bay visit: https://youtu.be/9SwKMEnhZuE

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A small turtle-shell find | Compton Bay

A small turtle-shell find | Compton Bay

From the pebbles to a close-up in the hand: another dinosaur-bone fragment found during our visit to Compton Bay, Isle of Wight.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/compton-bay/
Watch our full Compton Bay visit: https://youtu.be/9SwKMEnhZuE

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Would you have spotted this dinosaur bone? | Compton Bay

Would you have spotted this dinosaur bone? | Compton Bay

A closer look at the shark fin spine identified in this slab during our Compton Bay fossil hunt on the Isle of Wight. Follow the finger along the preserved outline.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/compton-bay/
Watch our full Compton Bay visit: https://youtu.be/9SwKMEnhZuE

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Can you spot the shark fin spine? | Compton Bay

Can you spot the shark fin spine? | Compton Bay

Two finds from Compton Bay, Isle of Wight, compared side by side. We look at the texture of the bone and the fossil wood rather than judging by colour alone.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/compton-bay/
Watch our full Compton Bay visit: https://youtu.be/9SwKMEnhZuE

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Fossil bone or fossil wood? | Compton Bay

Fossil bone or fossil wood? | Compton Bay

Turning a fossil oyster over for a closer look at its shape and surface. A shell find from our Compton Bay visit on the Isle of Wight.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/compton-bay/
Watch our full Compton Bay visit: https://youtu.be/9SwKMEnhZuE

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Look at the size of this fossil oyster! | Compton Bay

Look at the size of this fossil oyster! | Compton Bay

A rinse washes sand from the rock, and the camera moves closer to the tiny fish remains being pointed out. From our fossil hunt at Compton Bay, Isle of Wight.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/compton-bay/
Watch our full Compton Bay visit: https://youtu.be/9SwKMEnhZuE

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A quick rinse reveals fish remains | Compton Bay

A quick rinse reveals fish remains | Compton Bay

A tiny, sea-worn find from our Colwell Bay fossil hunt on the Isle of Wight. Its identification remains uncertain, so we are sharing the close-up without claiming it is a particular fossil.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/colwell-bay/
Watch our full Colwell Bay visit: https://youtu.be/Dj-1U5n2Nqw

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A tiny sea-worn mystery | Colwell Bay

A tiny sea-worn mystery | Colwell Bay

The changing coastline at Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight, filmed during our visit. This is footage from that trip, not a current survey of the cliff or holiday park. Keep clear of unstable cliffs.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/colwell-bay/
Watch our full Colwell Bay visit: https://youtu.be/Dj-1U5n2Nqw

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Where the coast falls away | Colwell Bay

Where the coast falls away | Colwell Bay

Looking closely in the shingle on our Colwell Bay visit, Isle of Wight, followed by another small turtle-shell fragment. Small finds can be easy to miss.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/colwell-bay/
Watch our full Colwell Bay visit: https://youtu.be/Dj-1U5n2Nqw

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Look closely in the shingle | Colwell Bay

Look closely in the shingle | Colwell Bay

Once home, a closer look revealed an unexpected find among the teeth: a chimaeroid fish mouth part. It had been covered in mud on the beach. A lovely little surprise from Herne Bay!

Herne Bay (Beltinge), Kent.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/ZaDWC3msXV4
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A Surprise Among the Shark Teeth! | Herne Bay

A Surprise Among the Shark Teeth! | Herne Bay

Just sitting on a ledge! This Lytoceras found at Golden Cap, Seatown, Dorset, is shown exactly as we found it. Follow the reaction, fossil preparation and finished reveal.

Our Seatown guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/seatown/

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Just sitting on a ledge! Lytoceras discovery to reveal | Seatown

Just sitting on a ledge! Lytoceras discovery to reveal | Seatown

Look at the shells packed into this rock from Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight. Our hunt takes a closer look at shell-rich blocks and the surrounding shell bed.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/colwell-bay/
Watch our full Colwell Bay visit: https://youtu.be/Dj-1U5n2Nqw

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This rock is packed with shells! | Colwell Bay

This rock is packed with shells! | Colwell Bay

Long, slender, broad, triangular and multi-cusped: a quick look at the tooth shapes illustrated in our full Herne Bay film. These reference examples show the variety to look for; they are not all from this one trip.

Herne Bay (Beltinge), Kent.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/ZaDWC3msXV4
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Not All Shark Teeth Look the Same! | Herne Bay

Not All Shark Teeth Look the Same! | Herne Bay

This exposed shingle spit was a productive place to search on our visit, but the returning tide can cut off the route back. Check local tide times and conditions, and keep a safe way back.

Herne Bay (Beltinge), Kent.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/ZaDWC3msXV4
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Watch the Returning Tide | Herne Bay Fossil Hunt

Watch the Returning Tide | Herne Bay Fossil Hunt

Social media exclusive: a multicoloured Asteroceras ammonite from Charmouth, also containing a Promicroceras ammonite. Recently collected and prepared.

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Asteroceras + Promicroceras ammonites | £54 social media offer

Asteroceras + Promicroceras ammonites | £54 social media offer

A closer look among the pebbles leads to another find. A few favourite moments of searching, spotting and sharing fossil shark teeth at Herne Bay.

Herne Bay (Beltinge), Kent.
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Another Tooth Among the Pebbles! | Herne Bay Fossils

Another Tooth Among the Pebbles! | Herne Bay Fossils

This shark tooth was beautifully camouflaged among wet pebbles. Watch the close-up reveal from our Herne Bay fossil hunt. Did you see it before the pointer?

Herne Bay (Beltinge), Kent.
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Can YOU Spot the Fossil Tooth? | Herne Bay

Can YOU Spot the Fossil Tooth? | Herne Bay

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Shells exposed on a fossil hunt at Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight. From the shell bed to tiny gastropods in the hand, there is plenty to look at closely.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/colwell-bay/
Watch our full Colwell Bay visit: https://youtu.be/Dj-1U5n2Nqw

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A bed full of fossil shells | Colwell Bay

A bed full of fossil shells | Colwell Bay

Our daughter spotted this tiny fossil shark tooth among the pebbles at Herne Bay. Small finds deserve a close look!

Herne Bay (Beltinge), Kent.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/ZaDWC3msXV4
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/herne-bay/

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She Spotted This TINY Shark Tooth! | Herne Bay

She Spotted This TINY Shark Tooth! | Herne Bay

As the water retreats, the first fossil shark tooth appears. A lovely moment from our Herne Bay hunt. Would you have spotted it on the sand?

Herne Bay (Beltinge), Kent.
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Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/herne-bay/

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The Tide Retreats... Our First Shark Tooth! | Herne Bay

The Tide Retreats... Our First Shark Tooth! | Herne Bay

A turtle-shell fragment picked up near the waves at Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight. A close look reveals its texture and broken edges.

Our location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/colwell-bay/
Watch our full Colwell Bay visit: https://youtu.be/Dj-1U5n2Nqw

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This was part of a turtle! | Colwell Bay

This was part of a turtle! | Colwell Bay

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Portishead, North Somerset, where the Severn Estuary coastline exposes two contrasting fossil-hunting areas. We visit the Carboniferous rocks at Portishead Point, also known as Battery Point, and the Devonian succession at Woodhill Bay.

Early Carboniferous marine limestones contain corals, crinoids and brachiopods. Farther south-west, the Late Devonian Portishead Subgroup preserves river and floodplain deposits, including the famous Woodhill Bay Fish Bed. Fish remains are rare, but regularly found, usually as isolated scales, teeth, bone and armour fragments.

In this video, we cover:
- The Carboniferous geology of Portishead Point
- The Devonian rocks and famous Woodhill Bay Fish Bed
- What fossils can be found in each area
- The discovery credited to the Reverend B. Blenkiron and William Sanders’ published account in 1863
- SSSI rules and responsible fossil collecting

Fossil preparation
This episode also includes a guide to preparing fossils from this location.

Parts of this coast lie within the Portishead Pier to Black Nore SSSI. Public access does not automatically permit fossil removal. Obtain the necessary permissions and leave protected bedrock and fish-bearing horizons undisturbed.

Life construction Image credits (Wikimedia Commons): Asterolepis and Holoptychius by Dmitry Bogdanov, and Groenlandaspis by Entelognathus (CC BY-SA 4.0); Bothriolepis by PlacodermReconstructions (CC BY 4.0); Phyllolepis by Dmitry Bogdanov (CC BY 3.0); Holoptychius nobilissimus from H. Alleyne Nicholson (1876), public domain. Images resized and arranged.

Sources:
Asterolepis: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Asterolepis_ornata22DB.jpg
Bothriolepis: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bothriolepis_canadensis_(2024).png
Groenlandaspis: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Groenlandaspis.png
Holoptychius: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Holoptychius_sp._2.jpg
Phyllolepis: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Phyllolepis12DB.jpg
Holoptychius nobilissimus: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Holoptychius_nobilissimus.jpg
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⚠️ Always check tide times, weather conditions, cliff stability, local restrictions and access information before visiting any location. Never hammer cliffs, keep away from unstable slopes, and always collect responsibly.

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Fossil Hunting at Portishead | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Portishead | UK Fossils Road Tour

Beach discoveries, flatstones and close-up fossil details from our 2026 Stonebarrow footage. The search continues!

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/charmouth-stonebarrow/

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Stonebarrow Fossil Finds: 2026 Rewind

Stonebarrow Fossil Finds: 2026 Rewind

A look beneath loose stones on the foreshore can reveal material missed on the surface. Another small observation from our Charmouth fossil hunt.

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
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What Is Hiding Underneath? | Stonebarrow Fossil Hunt

What Is Hiding Underneath? | Stonebarrow Fossil Hunt

Archive footage from February 2026, showing the changed beach after a large landslide at Stonebarrow. This is a historical view, not a current access update. Check local conditions before visiting.

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
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A Changing Coast: Stonebarrow in February 2026

A Changing Coast: Stonebarrow in February 2026

More than just ammonites! A fast look back at the small details, fossil fragments and discoveries from our 2025 Stonebarrow visits.

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
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Stonebarrow Fossil Finds: 2025 Rewind

Stonebarrow Fossil Finds: 2025 Rewind

Filmed on our Stonebarrow trip: the tide had not cleared a safe route, so we waited. Always check local conditions and your safe way back before exploring.

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/charmouth-stonebarrow/

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When Fossil Hunting Means WAITING | Charmouth

When Fossil Hunting Means WAITING | Charmouth

A small clue, some careful work, and an ammonite emerging from the beach mud at Stonebarrow. Look at the spiral at the end!

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
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An Ammonite Hidden in the Mud! | Stonebarrow

An Ammonite Hidden in the Mud! | Stonebarrow

Revisiting our 2024 Stonebarrow highlights, from small beach finds to fossil preparation and ammonite reveals.

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
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Stonebarrow Fossil Finds: 2024 Rewind

Stonebarrow Fossil Finds: 2024 Rewind

A close look at the variety of pyrite ammonites in our Stonebarrow film. Ribs, spirals and different shapes: which is your favourite?

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
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So Many Ammonite Shapes on One Beach! | Charmouth

So Many Ammonite Shapes on One Beach! | Charmouth

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Middle Hope, near Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset, one of the most fascinating Carboniferous fossil and geological locations on the Bristol Channel coast. Around 350 million years ago this area lay beneath a warm tropical sea close to the Equator, where crinoids, corals, brachiopods and other marine animals lived across a shallow carbonate shelf. But Middle Hope has an additional story — volcanic eruptions were taking place beneath the sea, leaving behind volcanic ash, tuffs and spectacular pillow lavas that can still be seen along the coast today. UK Fossil Collecting

The fossil-bearing rocks at Middle Hope are mainly Early Carboniferous in age and include the Black Rock Limestone and the remarkable Middle Hope Volcanic Beds. The Black Rock Limestone contains abundant crinoidal material together with corals, brachiopods, bryozoans, bivalves and trace fossils. Crinoid stem fragments and individual ossicles are particularly characteristic of the location, and in some beds the limestone is packed with the broken skeletal remains of these ancient sea lilies.

Middle Hope is also an exceptional place to see how geology can record major environmental change. Layers of fossiliferous limestone are interrupted by volcanic ash and tuff, while basaltic pillow lavas provide direct evidence that lava erupted underwater. At Swallow Cliff, the volcanic sequence includes limestone, tuffs, volcanic debris and pillow lava, preserving a remarkable record of an Early Carboniferous submarine volcanic landscape.

In this video, we cover:
• How to access Middle Hope near Weston-super-Mare
• The walk from the Middle Hope car park to the fossil-bearing coastline
• The Early Carboniferous geology of Middle Hope
• The Black Rock Limestone
• The Middle Hope Volcanic Beds
• How underwater volcanoes affected the ancient tropical sea
• Carboniferous crinoids and crinoid ossicles
• Corals, brachiopods, bryozoans and other marine fossils
• Fossil-rich limestone beds along the foreshore
• Volcanic ash and tuff deposits
• Spectacular pillow lavas formed by underwater eruptions
• The best areas to search for naturally weathered fossils
• Equipment to bring for a visit
• SSSI restrictions and responsible fossil collecting
• Tide and coastal safety around Middle Hope

The fossils at Middle Hope tell the story of a thriving Early Carboniferous marine ecosystem. Crinoids — relatives of modern sea lilies — were especially abundant, and after death their segmented stems broke apart into thousands of individual ossicles. These now occur throughout many of the limestone beds and can often be seen weathering naturally from the rock. Corals, including zaphrentoid and caninioid forms, lived alongside brachiopods, bryozoans and other marine organisms on the ancient sea floor.

What makes Middle Hope particularly unusual is the relationship between these fossils and the volcanic rocks. Periodic submarine eruptions spread volcanic ash and debris across the carbonate sea floor, while basaltic lava erupted underwater to form distinctive rounded pillow structures. Fossiliferous limestones above and below these volcanic deposits allow geologists to reconstruct the development and eventual disappearance of a small offshore volcanic high.

Today, Middle Hope is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The fossils embedded within the limestone are therefore best left in place for others to see, photograph and study. Collecting should concentrate only on permitted loose material that has weathered naturally from the rocks, and the bedrock should not be hammered.

⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: Middle Hope has one of the most important tide hazards of any location on the UK Fossils Road Tour. The Bristol Channel has an exceptionally large tidal range and the sea can reach the foot of the cliffs around the headland. Always check tide times before visiting and preferably explore the coast on a falling tide, allowing plenty of time to return.

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Fossil Hunting at Middle Hope | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Middle Hope | UK Fossils Road Tour

Just a small edge showing in a loose rock. From spotting the clue to careful work on the beach, this find still needs preparation to reveal more.

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/charmouth-stonebarrow/

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Would You Spot This Fossil in the Rock? | Charmouth

Would You Spot This Fossil in the Rock? | Charmouth

Small pyritic fossils can be easy to overlook. We get down for a closer look as the retreating sea reveals fresh material at Stonebarrow.

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/charmouth-stonebarrow/

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Tiny Fossils: Look a Little Closer! | Charmouth

Tiny Fossils: Look a Little Closer! | Charmouth

The layers show the way. A demonstration on a loose flatstone from the foreshore at Stonebarrow, Charmouth. Use eye protection and follow the local collecting guidance.

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/charmouth-stonebarrow/

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Follow the Layers! Splitting a Loose Flatstone

Follow the Layers! Splitting a Loose Flatstone

A quick look back at some of our 2023 Stonebarrow finds: loose rocks, hidden spirals and beautifully revealed ammonites. Which catches your eye?

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/charmouth-stonebarrow/

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Stonebarrow Fossil Finds: 2023 Rewind

Stonebarrow Fossil Finds: 2023 Rewind

Look along the edge of this Xipheroceras ammonite. Those tiny projecting spines are easy to miss. A close look at finds from Stonebarrow.

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/charmouth-stonebarrow/

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An Ammonite with SPINES! | Stonebarrow Fossils

An Ammonite with SPINES! | Stonebarrow Fossils

Today’s find at Charmouth: Eteoderoceras. A quick rinse, then a turn to reveal the better side.

Filmed 30 September 2026 at Charmouth, Dorset, with original voices and sea sounds.

Our Charmouth fossil guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/charmouth-dorset/

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Rough Seas & an Ammonite Reveal! | Charmouth Today

Rough Seas & an Ammonite Reveal! | Charmouth Today

A little seawater makes the detail in this crinoid slab much easier to see. Look at those fossil stems!

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/charmouth-stonebarrow/

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A Quick Rinse Reveals These Fossils! | Charmouth

A Quick Rinse Reveals These Fossils! | Charmouth

These leftover flatstone pieces deserved a closer look. A partial ammonite gives us a reason to check the loose scraps carefully.

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/charmouth-stonebarrow/

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Someone Left These Fossil Rocks Behind! | Stonebarrow

Someone Left These Fossil Rocks Behind! | Stonebarrow

One fossil spotted, then a second appears! A lovely pair of tiny ammonites from our Stonebarrow beach hunt. Which would you have noticed first?

Stonebarrow, Charmouth, Dorset.
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/cbeR1YINQfE
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/charmouth-stonebarrow/

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Not One... TWO Ammonites! | Charmouth Fossil Hunt

Not One... TWO Ammonites! | Charmouth Fossil Hunt

Your eyes and hands can be your most useful fossil-hunting tools. At Barton-on-Sea we search for loose finds and bring containers to protect them. Leave the cliff face alone and check the site guide before visiting.

Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/b3ZgXfUu5nw
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/barton-on-sea/

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Fossil Hunting Without a Hammer! | Barton-on-Sea

Fossil Hunting Without a Hammer! | Barton-on-Sea

That moment when you turn over a find and see the detail. This beautifully preserved fossil shell was a highlight of our Barton-on-Sea hunt.

Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/b3ZgXfUu5nw
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/barton-on-sea/

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What a Find! A Beautifully Preserved Fossil Shell | Barton-on-Sea

What a Find! A Beautifully Preserved Fossil Shell | Barton-on-Sea

It looks like a miniature tusk, but this is a fossil tusk shell — a mollusc. One of the tiny details that makes a beach fossil hunt so rewarding.

Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/b3ZgXfUu5nw
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/barton-on-sea/

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An Elephant Tusk? This Tiny Fossil Is a Shell! | Barton-on-Sea

An Elephant Tusk? This Tiny Fossil Is a Shell! | Barton-on-Sea

Within five minutes on the shore, our daughter found this beautiful fossil shark tooth. Look at that edge! A memorable discovery on our Barton-on-Sea fossil hunt.

Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/b3ZgXfUu5nw
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/barton-on-sea/

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A Shark Tooth in FIVE Minutes! | Barton-on-Sea

A Shark Tooth in FIVE Minutes! | Barton-on-Sea

This rock is packed with fossils! Look closely at the crinoid stems and tiny circular pieces preserved in Clevedon’s Carboniferous rocks — traces of ancient marine animals related to modern sea lilies.

We leave the fixed bedrock in place for others to enjoy.

Clevedon, North Somerset | UK Fossils Road Tour
Watch the full fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/yUATc8VygOo
Location guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/clevedon/

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This Rock Is Packed With Fossils! Crinoids at Clevedon

This Rock Is Packed With Fossils! Crinoids at Clevedon

Would you have walked past these pebbles? A closer look reveals fossil details hiding in plain sight on Clevedon's foreshore. Small finds are worth slowing down for.

Clevedon, North Somerset | UK Fossils Road Tour

Watch the full Clevedon fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/yUATc8VygOo
Location guide, including access and collecting guidance: https://ukfossils.co.uk/clevedon/

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Fossils Hiding in Ordinary Beach Pebbles! | Clevedon

Fossils Hiding in Ordinary Beach Pebbles! | Clevedon

A fossil tooth… or something else? A closer look through the hand lens revealed a fragment of fish bone. Tiny finds can tell a different story when you look closely!

Filmed at Clevedon, North Somerset, on the UK Fossils Road Tour.

Watch the full Clevedon fossil hunt: https://youtu.be/yUATc8VygOo
Explore our Clevedon fossil guide: https://ukfossils.co.uk/clevedon/

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A Fossil Tooth? The Hand Lens Changed Our Answer! | Clevedon

A Fossil Tooth? The Hand Lens Changed Our Answer! | Clevedon

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Clevedon, North Somerset, a fascinating fossil collecting location beside one of Britain's most famous Victorian piers. Clevedon Beach exposes an extraordinary sequence of rocks ranging from the Late Devonian through the Early Carboniferous and into the Triassic, allowing more than 100 million years of geological history to be explored within a relatively short stretch of coastline. The main fossil-bearing rocks lie south of Clevedon Pier, where Early Carboniferous limestones and shales can reveal crinoids, brachiopods, corals, fish remains, trace fossils and occasional straight-shelled cephalopods. UK Fossil Collecting

The main fossiliferous rocks at Clevedon belong to the Avon Group, historically known as the Lower Limestone Shale, and date from the Early Carboniferous around 350 million years ago. These sediments record the flooding of an older Devonian river landscape by a warm tropical sea. Moving south from the Pier, the rocks become increasingly limestone-rich and fossiliferous, including the distinctive red crinoidal Bryozoa Bed near the old landing stage. One particularly important fossil recorded from the Clevedon foreshore is the coral Vaughania vetus, historically known as Cleistopora geometrica.

Clevedon also has an unusually varied geological story. Late Devonian Old Red Sandstone can be seen around the Toll House, while much younger Triassic breccias, conglomerates and lake deposits occur nearby. Folding, faulting, erosion and a major mineralised fault have brought rocks of very different ages together around Clevedon Pier, making this an excellent location for understanding both fossils and Britain's wider geological history.

In this video, we cover:
• How to access Clevedon Beach and the fossil collecting area
• The geology around Clevedon Pier
• Fossils commonly found at Clevedon
• Crinoid stems and ossicles, brachiopods and corals
• Fish remains, fossil burrows and trace fossils
• Equipment to bring for a successful fossil hunt
• The best areas to search along the foreshore
• Tide, mud and coastal safety
• SSSI restrictions and responsible fossil collecting

Clevedon offers a very different fossil hunting experience from many of Britain's better-known Jurassic locations. Instead of searching for ammonites, collectors can examine the remains of an Early Carboniferous tropical sea, including beds packed with crinoid ossicles, shell-rich limestones, brachiopods, corals and occasional vertebrate remains. Naturally weathered loose material on the foreshore offers the best opportunity for collecting while leaving important geological exposures undisturbed.

The geology around the Pier is equally fascinating. Devonian river sandstones, Carboniferous marine rocks and Triassic desert and lake deposits occur remarkably close together, separated by major unconformities and geological structures. Around the Toll House, a mineralised fault produced baryte and metal sulphide mineralisation and forms an important part of the Clevedon Shore SSSI.

⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: Always check tide times, weather and local conditions before visiting. Clevedon's foreshore contains steeply dipping and slippery rock surfaces as well as extensive soft mud, particularly towards the outer foreshore. Never walk onto deep mud or put yourself at risk from the incoming tide. The Clevedon Shore SSSI contains nationally important geological and mineralogical features, so protected exposures must not be damaged or collected from. Fossil collecting is undertaken entirely at your own risk.

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Fossil Hunting at Clevedon | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Clevedon | UK Fossils Road Tour

Join us at Doniford Bay for a quick fossil hunt among the rocks and beach debris. Every wave can reveal something new—and you never know when you’ll uncover a prehistoric surprise! 🦖

Would you go fossil hunting here? Comment below!

What do we find on the Somerset Coast? #fossils #fossilhunting #geology #somersetuk #shorts #uk

What do we find on the Somerset Coast? #fossils #fossilhunting #geology #somersetuk #shorts #uk

🪲 Finding Fossilised Insects on the Isle of Wight

Searching for fossilised insects at Porchfield, Isle of Wight. These tiny fossils offer an amazing window into ancient life preserved for millions of years.

🪲 Finding Fossilised Insects on the IOW. #Fossils #FossilHunting #insects #UKFossils #Shorts

🪲 Finding Fossilised Insects on the IOW. #Fossils #FossilHunting #insects #UKFossils #Shorts

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Porchfield, Isle of Wight, a fascinating fossil collecting location where the island's famous Oligocene sediments reveal an incredible glimpse into ancient freshwater and estuarine environments. Known for its fossil-rich clays and sands, Porchfield has produced a wide variety of fossil shells, plant remains, insects, fish, reptiles and occasional mammal material, making it an exciting destination for collectors interested in the Isle of Wight's younger geological history. UK Fossil Collecting
The geology at Porchfield belongs to the Hamstead Member of the Bouldnor Formation, dating to the Oligocene around 30 million years ago. These sediments were deposited in lagoons, rivers and coastal wetlands, preserving an exceptional record of the plants and animals that lived in a warm subtropical environment. Fresh material is naturally exposed through coastal erosion, with fossils typically collected from loose material on the foreshore rather than from the cliffs.

In this video, we cover:
• How to access Porchfield on the Isle of Wight
• The geology of the Hamstead Member and Bouldnor Formation
• Fossils commonly found at the location
• The best places to search along the foreshore
• Equipment to bring for a successful visit
• Coastal safety and unstable cliff hazards
• Tips for identifying productive fossil-bearing sediments

Porchfield offers a completely different fossil hunting experience from the Jurassic Coast, with collectors searching for evidence of ancient rivers, lagoons and forests rather than marine reptiles and ammonites. Patient searching of naturally eroded material can reveal beautifully preserved fossils that help tell the story of the Isle of Wight's subtropical past.

⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: Always check tides, weather and local conditions before visiting. Never hammer directly into cliffs and keep well clear of unstable cliff faces and recent rockfalls. Fossil collecting is undertaken entirely at your own risk.

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Fossil Hunting at Porchfield | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Porchfield | UK Fossils Road Tour

Discover some of the tiniest fossils found at Watton Cliff. These miniature fossil specimens may be small, but they offer a fascinating look into ancient marine ecosystems preserved for millions of years.

Tiniest Fossils Ever Found at Watton Cliff #microfossils #fossils #fossilhunting #shorts #geology

Tiniest Fossils Ever Found at Watton Cliff #microfossils #fossils #fossilhunting #shorts #geology

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Watton Cliff, West Bay, Dorset, one of the UK’s most important locations for collecting Jurassic microfossils. Situated along the world-famous Jurassic Coast, this fascinating site is renowned for its abundance of well-preserved microvertebrate remains, as well as a diverse range of larger fossils including brachiopods, crinoids, fish, shark teeth, crocodiles, amphibians, reptiles and plant material. Watton Cliff offers a unique fossil hunting experience for collectors interested in the smaller fossils often overlooked at many coastal locations.

The exposures at Watton Cliff include the Forest Marble Formation and associated Middle Jurassic deposits, preserving evidence of both marine and non-marine environments. These fossil-rich sediments have produced an extraordinary variety of remains, making the locality one of the most scientifically significant microfossil sites on the Dorset coast. Fossils are typically collected from fallen material on the beach below the cliffs, where natural erosion continually exposes fresh specimens.

In this video, we cover:

• How to access Watton Cliff from West Bay and Eype
• The geology of the Forest Marble Formation and surrounding strata
• Why Watton Cliff is famous for microfossil collecting
• Common fossils found at the location
• Searching spoil and beach material for vertebrate remains
• Fossil hunting equipment and collecting techniques
• Safety considerations around unstable cliffs and rockfalls
• Tips for identifying productive fossil-bearing material

Watton Cliff is particularly popular with collectors searching for microfossils such as fish remains, shark teeth, reptile material and ostracods. Careful searching and processing of fossil-bearing sediments can reveal a remarkable diversity of specimens from the Middle Jurassic period. The site is also well known for its brachiopods and crinoid fragments, which are commonly found amongst the beach material.

⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: Always check tides, weather and local conditions before visiting. Never hammer directly into cliffs and keep well clear of unstable cliff faces and recent rockfalls. Fossil collecting is undertaken entirely at your own risk.

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Fossil Hunting at Watton Cliff | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Watton Cliff | UK Fossils Road Tour

We nearly walked straight past this incredible ammonite while fossil hunting at Charmouth on the Jurassic Coast.

In this behind-the-scenes video, you’ll see exactly how the discovery happened, why the rock almost got left behind, and what made us stop for a second look. Sometimes the best fossils aren’t the obvious ones, and this ammonite is the perfect example.

Join us on the beach as we search the famous Charmouth coastline, examine the clues hidden in the rock, and reveal the stunning ammonite that was nearly missed.

📍 Location: Charmouth, Dorset, Jurassic Coast, UK

🔍 In this video:

* Fossil hunting at Charmouth
* Behind-the-scenes fieldwork
* Spotting hidden ammonites
* Jurassic Coast discoveries
* Fossil collecting tips and observations

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The Ammonite We Nearly Left Behind! | Charmouth Fossil Hunting

The Ammonite We Nearly Left Behind! | Charmouth Fossil Hunting

Join us as we tackle the rope climb down to Red Cliff Point in search of fossils hidden beneath the cliffs. Fossil hunting, geology, and adventure all in one trip.

Would You Climb This Rope for Fossils? #fossilhunting #redcliff #ukfossils #geology #jurassiccoast

Would You Climb This Rope for Fossils? #fossilhunting #redcliff #ukfossils #geology #jurassiccoast

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Redcliff Point, Dorset, one of the Jurassic Coast’s most rewarding and challenging fossil hunting locations. Famous for its exposures of the Oxford Clay and Corallian Beds, Redcliff Point offers collectors the chance to discover a remarkable range of Jurassic fossils, including ammonites, bivalves, giant oyster shells and even marine reptile remains. With dramatic coastal scenery and constantly changing exposures, this is a location that continues to attract fossil hunters from across the UK.

Redcliff Point is particularly well known for its fossil-rich Oxford Clay deposits, which have produced numerous ammonites and a wide variety of marine fossils. The clay beds are especially noted for reptile remains, while large specimens of Gryphaea dilatata can often be found amongst the foreshore material. Conditions can vary significantly, with fresh material often appearing after periods of rain or strong scouring tides.

In this video, we cover:

• How to access and explore Redcliff Point safely
• The geology of the Oxford Clay and Corallian Beds
• Common fossils found at the location
• Hunting for ammonites, bivalves and giant oyster shells
• Why Redcliff Point is known for marine reptile remains
• Best conditions for fossil hunting after tides and weather events
• Equipment recommendations for rough foreshore terrain
• Safety considerations around cliffs, mud and changing coastal conditions
• Responsible fossil collecting on the Jurassic Coast

The foreshore at Redcliff Point can be difficult to navigate, especially after wet weather, making suitable footwear essential. Patience and careful searching can be rewarded with excellent Jurassic specimens from one of Dorset’s classic fossil localities.

⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: Always check tide times before visiting. Stay clear of unstable cliffs and avoid collecting directly beneath active cliff faces. Fossil hunting is undertaken entirely at your own risk.

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Fossil Hunting at Redcliff Point | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Redcliff Point | UK Fossils Road Tour

A beautiful ammonite discovered while fossil hunting at Bowleaze Cove on the Jurassic Coast, Dorset. Ammonites are extinct marine creatures that lived millions of years ago and remain some of the most sought-after fossils in the UK.

Found at Bowleaze Cove | Jurassic Coast Fossil Hunt #jurassiccoast #fossilhunting #ukfossils #fósile

Found at Bowleaze Cove | Jurassic Coast Fossil Hunt #jurassiccoast #fossilhunting #ukfossils #fósile

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Bowleaze Cove, Dorset, a Jurassic Coast location at Weymouth where the Oxford Clay and Corallian rocks can be seen along the coast. This site has a long fossil collecting history, with bivalves, oysters and ammonites among the finds recorded from the area, although collecting today is best approached with realistic expectations and careful attention to access, tides and ground conditions.

Bowleaze Cove is known for its Oxford Clay exposures and nearby Corallian Beds, with fossils often searched for on the foreshore, in washed clay and among areas of shingle. The UK Fossils guide notes oysters such as Gryphaea dilatata and Lopha gregarea, bivalves including Modiolus and Pleuromya, and ammonites such as Cardioceras. In this video, we focus on Bowleaze Cove itself and do not cover Furzy Cliff.

In this video, we cover:

• Fossil hunting at Bowleaze Cove on the Jurassic Coast
• Searching the foreshore and washed clay for fossil material
• The Oxford Clay and Corallian rocks exposed around the area
• Common finds including oysters, bivalves and ammonites
• The importance of tides, safe access and suitable footwear
• A fossil preparation guide for an ammonite found on the day

Bowleaze Cove can be a difficult location underfoot, especially on the rocky sections and exposed foreshore. Wellington boots or good walking boots are recommended, and fossil hunters should always check tide times before visiting.

This site forms part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is an SSSI. Hammering or digging into the cliffs or bedrock is not permitted, so collecting should be limited to loose material found responsibly on the foreshore.

⚠️ SAFETY WARNING:
Fossil collecting can be dangerous. Always check tide times before visiting coastal locations, keep away from unstable cliffs, beware of slippery rocks and never hammer into cliffs or protected bedrock. Follow the UK Fossils Code of Conduct and collect responsibly.

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Fossil Hunting at Bowleaze Cove | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Bowleaze Cove | UK Fossils Road Tour

Watch these Jurassic ammonite fossils being carefully prepped and cleaned to reveal incredible ancient detail hidden inside the rock.

Ammonites lived in the oceans millions of years ago and are some of the most iconic fossils found along the Jurassic Coast in the UK.

Prepping Ammonite Fossils | Jurassic Fossil Preparation #fossilprep #ammonite #youtubeshorts #prep

Prepping Ammonite Fossils | Jurassic Fossil Preparation #fossilprep #ammonite #youtubeshorts #prep

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Smallmouth Sands, Dorset, a remarkable fossil collecting location within Portland Harbour near Weymouth. This often overlooked site exposes the Lower Jurassic Kimmeridge Clay and is recognised as one of the most diverse Kimmeridge Clay reptile assemblages anywhere in the world. Fossils here are usually tiny, but they can be abundant, with careful collectors finding small vertebrate remains, fish material and shells scattered across the foreshore, especially after favourable tides and storms.

Smallmouth Sands is very different from many other Jurassic Coast fossil sites. Success here comes from slow, careful searching rather than looking for large, obvious specimens. The sheltered setting of Portland Harbour means erosion is relatively low, so fossils are released gradually and often occur as small fragments within shingle and clay-rich patches. The site is especially important for pterosaur remains, with a wide range of forms recorded, alongside marine reptiles, fish, sharks, crocodiles, turtles and occasional dinosaur material.

In this video, we cover:

• Fossil hunting at Smallmouth Sands near Weymouth
• Why this Kimmeridge Clay site is so important for Jurassic reptiles
• Searching for tiny fossil fragments in shingle and clay-rich areas
• Pterosaur bones, teeth and other rare vertebrate remains
• Marine reptiles including ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, pliosaurs and crocodiles
• Fish, shark, shell and occasional ammonite finds
• Why patience and careful observation are essential at this location
• Responsible collecting at a GCR conservation site and SSSI

The most productive collecting is usually found by scanning the foreshore slowly, especially where finer material has accumulated near clay patches and washed areas. Many fossils may only be a few millimetres to a couple of centimetres in size, so this is a location where training your eye is just as important as covering distance.

Smallmouth Sands is also scientifically important, and any unusual or significant finds should be recorded. The site is a GCR conservation site and SSSI, so collecting must be carried out responsibly and sensitively at all times.

⚠️ WARNING: Fossil collecting can be dangerous. Always check tide times, weather conditions, cliff stability, local restrictions and access information before visiting any location. Never hammer cliffs, keep away from unstable slopes, and always collect responsibly.

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Fossil Hunting at Smallmouth Sands, Dorset | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Smallmouth Sands, Dorset | UK Fossils Road Tour

In this UK Fossils Episode of Prepping with Ali, I’m prepping an Apoderoceras ammonite found at Stonebarrow, Charmouth on the Dorset coast, carefully cleaning and stabilising this Jurassic fossil to reveal its impressive detail.

Apoderoceras ammonites can be very tricky to prepare, as they often have large, fragile spines that need careful work to expose without damage. They can also be much bigger than they first appear in the rock, so preparation needs patience, control, and a steady approach. In this video, I’ll show you:

✔️ How to prep an Apoderoceras ammonite from Stonebarrow
✔️ How to carefully expose fragile ammonite spines
✔️ How to clean Jurassic matrix around the fossil
✔️ How to stabilise and protect delicate ammonite material
✔️ Why Apoderoceras can be more difficult to prep than expected

These Lower Jurassic fossils from the Charmouth area of the Dorset Coast, part of the Jurassic Coast, give us a fascinating look at the marine life that lived in ancient seas around 190 million years ago.

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Prepping an Apoderoceras from Stonebarrow, Charmouth | Prepping with Ali

Prepping an Apoderoceras from Stonebarrow, Charmouth | Prepping with Ali

n this UK Fossils Episode of Prepping with Ali, I’m prepping an Amaltheus ammonite from Eype, near Thorncombe Beacon on the Dorset coast, carefully cleaning and stabilising this Jurassic fossil to reveal its natural detail.

Amaltheus ammonites from the Eype and Thorncombe Beacon area can be delicate and often require careful preparation to expose the shell and ribbing without damaging the fossil or surrounding matrix. In this video, I’ll show you:

✔️ How to safely prep Amaltheus ammonites from Eype
✔️ How to clean Jurassic matrix around ammonite fossils
✔️ How to stabilise fragile ammonite material
✔️ How to treat and protect fossil specimens for long-term preservation

These Lower Jurassic fossils from the Eype area of the Dorset Coast, part of the Jurassic Coast, give us a fascinating look at the marine life that lived in ancient seas around 190 million years ago.

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Prepping Amaltheus from Eype | Prepping with Ali

Prepping Amaltheus from Eype | Prepping with Ali

Exploring Thorness Bay on the Isle of Wight uncovered incredible crocodile and turtle fossil remains preserved in ancient sediments. Fossil hunting on the Isle of Wight always delivers amazing prehistoric discoveries.

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Finding Crocodile & Turtle Fossils at Thorness Bay, Isle of Wight #fossils #isleofwight #fossilhunt

Finding Crocodile & Turtle Fossils at Thorness Bay, Isle of Wight #fossils #isleofwight #fossilhunt

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Thorness Bay, Isle of Wight, a coastal fossil hunting location where the Hamstead Beds continue from nearby Hamstead Bay and Yarmouth, and where the Bembridge Marls and famous Bembridge Insect Bed begin to appear towards Gurnard Bay. Thorness Bay is less productive than some of the better-known Isle of Wight sites, but it remains an important and interesting location for understanding the island’s Palaeogene geology.

Thorness Bay is known for its continuation of the Hamstead Beds, with fossiliferous exposures mainly found at the northern and southern ends of the bay. The centre of the bay is largely unfossiliferous, but fossil remains including crocodile and turtle material can sometimes be found along the foreshore, washed from the surrounding beds. During favourable scouring conditions, blocks of the Bembridge Insect Bed may also be exposed below beach level, although this bed is now generally less productive than it once was.

In this video, we cover:

• Fossil hunting along the foreshore at Thorness Bay
• The continuation of the Hamstead Beds and the start of the Bembridge Marls
• Crocodile and turtle remains that can sometimes be found in the area
• The famous Bembridge Insect Bed and why conditions matter
• The Palaeogene geology of Thorness Bay and nearby Gurnard Bay
• Access from Gurnard Bay and the walk around Gurnard Point
• Important tide, mudflat and SSSI safety advice for this location

Most fossils at Thorness Bay are found loose along the foreshore, although samples may sometimes be taken from suitable marls for sieving at home. The northern and southern cliffs belong to the Bouldnor Formation, with the Hamstead Member present here, while the Bembridge Marls begin below beach level.

Access is usually made from Gurnard Bay, walking southwest along the beach and around Gurnard Point. This should only be attempted on a falling tide. The sea reaches the base of the cliff, deep mudflats can occur on the lower foreshore, and Thorness Bay is an SSSI, so hammering the bedrock is not permitted.

⚠️ Fossil hunting can be dangerous. Always check tide times, weather conditions, cliff stability, access rights and local restrictions before visiting any location. Wear suitable footwear and safety equipment, keep away from unstable cliffs, avoid deep mud, and never take unnecessary risks.

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Fossil Hunting at Thorness Bay | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Thorness Bay | UK Fossils Road Tour

A beautiful gastropod fossil found while fossil hunting at Pinhay Bay in Devon, part of the famous Jurassic Coast. A lovely UK fossil find with great detail

Beautiful Gastropod Fossil Found at Pinhay Bay, Devon #fossilhunting #gastropod #fossils #devon #uk

Beautiful Gastropod Fossil Found at Pinhay Bay, Devon #fossilhunting #gastropod #fossils #devon #uk

An incredible echinoid fossil discovery from a remote beach in East Devon. The natural crack revealed amazing detail inside this ancient sea fossil.

Perfect for fossil hunting, paleontology, and geology fans.

Amazing Echinoid Fossil Found on East Devon Beach #echinoid #fossils #eastdevon #fossilhunting #uk

Amazing Echinoid Fossil Found on East Devon Beach #echinoid #fossils #eastdevon #fossilhunting #uk

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Pinhay Bay, Devon, a remote and geologically complex stretch of the East Devon coast where Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous rocks can all be found within one location. Less visited than nearby Lyme Regis, this bay can reward careful collectors with Blue Lias ammonites, Triassic bivalves, fish remains, Chalk echinoids and fossils scattered amongst landslips, fallen blocks and the rugged foreshore.

Pinhay Bay is a fascinating but challenging fossil hunting location. The area includes the Triassic Langport Member, the lower Jurassic Blue Lias Formation and later Cretaceous Chalk and Upper Greensand material. Fossils may be found in fallen blocks, scree and foreshore debris, with echinoids, bivalves, oysters, ammonites, shell-rich limestone blocks, fish scales and occasional vertebrate material all recorded from the site.

In this video, we cover:

• Fossil hunting along the remote foreshore at Pinhay Bay
• The Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous geology of the area
• Searching fallen blocks, scree and foreshore debris
• Blue Lias ammonites, including Arnioceras and other early Jurassic fossils
• Triassic bivalves and gastropods from the Langport Member
• Chalk echinoids, shells and sponge material from fallen Cretaceous blocks
• Access, tide safety and the long walk from Monmouth Beach
• A prepping guide to a gastropod fossil found at this location

Pinhay Bay should only be visited on a falling tide, with tide times checked before setting out. This is a remote location with a long walk, uneven foreshore, unstable cliffs, rockfalls, mudslides and landslips. The site is an SSSI, so hammering bedrock is not permitted.

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Fossil Hunting at Pinhay Bay, Devon | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Pinhay Bay, Devon | UK Fossils Road Tour

A fossil ammonite discovered in a remote East Devon location and carefully prepped to reveal the detail hidden inside. Fossil hunting UKFOSSILS discovery.

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East Devon Ammonite Found & Prepped #fossils #geology #ammonite #fossilhunting #ukfossils #eastdevon

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Charton Bay, East Devon, a remote and rewarding fossil hunting location reached by a long walk from Lyme Regis. This quiet stretch of coastline exposes a fascinating mix of Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous material, with fossils found in foreshore debris, slipped blocks, limestone, chalk rubble and shingle along the base of the cliffs.

Charton Bay and the Humble Rocks area can produce a varied range of fossils, including Blue Lias ammonites such as Metophioceras, Psiloceras, Caloceras, Alsatites and Schlotheimia, Langport Member bivalves such as Plagiostoma, and Cretaceous echinoids including Micraster cortestudinarium, Micraster coranguinum and Echinocorys scutata. Finds are often scattered rather than concentrated, so careful searching is needed.

In this video, we cover:

• Fossil hunting along the remote Charton Bay foreshore
• Blue Lias ammonites preserved in limestone blocks
• Langport Member bivalves from the White Lias
• Chalk echinoids and Cretaceous material around Humble Rocks
• The long access route from Lyme Regis and Monmouth Beach
• Safety advice for tides, unstable cliffs, landslips and slippery foreshore conditions
• How to prep a Blue Lias Metophioceras
• How to prep Chalk echinoids

This is a difficult location with a long, tide-dependent walk and no nearby facilities, so it is best suited to experienced collectors. Always check tide times, allow plenty of time to return safely, and avoid standing beneath cliffs or recently slipped areas.

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Fossil Hunting at Charton Bay, Devon | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Charton Bay, Devon | UK Fossils Road Tour

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From the Zig Zag path to Durlston Head, the western half of Durlston Bay reveals some of the finest and most complete exposures of the Purbeck Limestone Group in the UK. This section is more rugged and challenging, with steep cliffs, ledges and active rockfall zones, but it is also the most productive for serious collectors. The beds here are famous for yielding tiny mammal remains, reptile material, fish fossils and dinosaur traces, offering a rare glimpse into life in the lagoonal and coastal environments that existed at the end of the Jurassic period. While conditions can be difficult, this part of the bay is one of the most scientifically significant fossil localities on the Dorset coast.

FOSSILS all over on our Dorset hunt at Durlston Bay

FOSSILS all over on our Dorset hunt at Durlston Bay

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Durlston Bay, Dorset, one of the most important fossil hunting locations on the Jurassic Coast, known for its exceptional Purbeck Limestone Group exposures and early mammal beds.

From the Zig Zag path to Durlston Head, the western half of Durlston Bay reveals some of the finest and most complete exposures of the Purbeck Limestone Group in the UK. This section is more rugged and challenging, with steep cliffs, ledges and active rockfall zones, but it is also the most productive for serious collectors. The beds here are famous for yielding tiny mammal remains, reptile material, fish fossils and dinosaur traces, offering a rare glimpse into life in the lagoonal and coastal environments that existed at the end of the Jurassic period. While conditions can be difficult, this part of the bay is one of the most scientifically significant fossil localities on the Dorset coast.

In this video, we cover:
• Where to fossil hunt from Peveril Point through to Durlston Head
• How to search the ledges, fallen blocks, and key fossil horizons
• Common finds including gastropods, bivalves, and freshwater shells
• Fossils regularly found on the foreshore including crocodile, turtle, fish remains, and rare early mammals
• How to identify the famous Mammal Bed and other fossil-rich layers

Durlston Bay is particularly significant as one of the UK’s key sites for early mammal fossils, alongside a wide range of reptiles and fish, all preserved within lagoonal deposits.

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Fossil Hunting at Durlston Bay, Dorset | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Durlston Bay, Dorset | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil hunting at Fort Victoria on the Isle of Wight with Wight Coast Fossils. A great location for finding Eocene fossils including shells, shark teeth, and marine life.

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Fort Victoria Fossils - Isle of Wight with WightCoastFossils

Fort Victoria Fossils - Isle of Wight with WightCoastFossils

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight, a fantastic fossil hunting location on the island’s north-west coast, known for its Eocene lagoonal deposits and family-friendly shoreline.

Fort Victoria, on the north-west coast of the Isle of Wight, is a family-friendly fossil location exposing the Headon Hill Formation. The foreshore can yield crocodile, turtle, fish and shell remains, often found loose in the shingle or weathering from soft sediments. With easy access from Fort Victoria Country Park and views across the Solent, it is a rewarding site for careful searching rather than heavy collecting.

Fort Victoria is characterised by exposures of the Solent Group, representing a time when this area was a warm, shallow lagoon connected to a much larger subtropical system stretching across southern England.

In this video, we cover:
• Where to fossil hunt along the shoreline west of Fort Victoria
• How to search the shingle and tide line where fossils are washed up
• Fossils regularly found on the foreshore including turtle, crocodile, and fish remains
• How to identify fossil bone by its distinct honeycomb internal structure

Fort Victoria is particularly well known for its abundance of vertebrate material, especially turtle shell and crocodile bone, often found amongst the beach gravels after tidal movement.

It is also one of the most accessible and family-friendly fossil hunting locations on the Isle of Wight, with easy access and plenty of fresh material appearing along the tide line.

⚠️ Always check tide times carefully, as the beach can become cut off at high tide, and take care on slippery surfaces.

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Fossil Hunting at Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

Exploring Colwell Bay on the Isle of Wight and searching for fossils along the shoreline. Not the most productive spot, but still an interesting location to explore.

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Fossil Hunting at Colwell Bay… Was It Worth It?

Fossil Hunting at Colwell Bay… Was It Worth It?

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight, a classic fossil hunting location on the island’s west coast, known for its rich Eocene lagoonal and freshwater deposits. Colwell Bay is a highly fossiliferous location, particularly renowned for its molluscan assemblages from the Headon Hill Formation. The sediments here yield a remarkable diversity of species, with well over 100 species of gastropods and bivalves recorded, making it one of the richest fossil sites of its type on the Isle of Wight.

Colwell Bay is characterised by exposures of the Headon Hill Formation, formed in ancient lakes, lagoons, and coastal environments, producing a diverse mix of fossils across multiple fossil-bearing beds.

In this video, we cover:
• Where to fossil hunt around Colwell Bay and the surrounding foreshore
• How to search the soft clays, sands, and fallen blocks
• Common finds including gastropods, bivalves, and fossil shells
• Fossils regularly found on the foreshore including fish remains and occasional vertebrate material
• How to identify key horizons such as the Colwell Bay Member and fossil-rich shell beds

Colwell Bay is particularly well known for its abundant freshwater and lagoonal fossils, including pond snail species like Viviparus, reflecting a time when this area was dominated by shallow lakes and coastal wetlands.

⚠️ Always check tide times carefully and take care on soft cliffs and slippery foreshore conditions.

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Fossil Hunting at Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

A lost fossil hammer at Yaverland on the Isle of Wight—sometimes the tools are just as important as the finds.

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We Lost Our Fossil Hammer at Yaverland…

We Lost Our Fossil Hammer at Yaverland…

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Yaverland, Isle of Wight, one of the island’s most important fossil hunting locations, known for its Early Cretaceous dinosaur deposits and footprint horizons.

Yaverland is characterised by exposures of the Wessex Formation and Vectis Formation, representing ancient river floodplains and lagoonal environments where dinosaurs once lived. These beds regularly produce vertebrate fossils, plant material, and dinosaur footprints.

In this video, we cover:
• Where to fossil hunt around Yaverland and the foreshore below the cliffs
• How to search for fossils in plant debris beds and fallen blocks
• Common finds including plant material, fossil wood, and invertebrates
• Fossils regularly found on the foreshore including dinosaur bone, reptile remains, and fish material
• How to identify dinosaur footprints and track-bearing surfaces

Yaverland is one of the Isle of Wight’s classic dinosaur localities, with a long history of important discoveries, including named species and ongoing finds of footprints and vertebrate material.

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Fossil Hunting at Yaverland, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Yaverland, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil hunting at Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight, where even the smallest finds can be the most interesting.

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Sometimes the Smallest Fossils Are the Best!

Sometimes the Smallest Fossils Are the Best!

A huge crocodile tooth discovered at Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight—one of our biggest fossil finds from this Eocene site.

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We Found a Massive Crocodile Tooth!

We Found a Massive Crocodile Tooth!

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, a scenic fossil hunting location on the island’s west coast, known for its Eocene marine deposits and coastal exposures.

Totland Bay is characterised by exposures of the Headon and Osborne Beds, representing a mix of shallow marine, lagoonal, and freshwater environments, producing a variety of fossils along the foreshore.

In this video, we cover:
• Where to fossil hunt around Totland Bay and nearby ledges
• How to search the beach, clay exposures, and fallen blocks
• Common finds including bivalves, gastropods, and marine shells
• Fossils regularly found on the foreshore including fish remains and occasional vertebrate material
• How to identify productive layers and areas after erosion events

Totland Bay offers a mix of marine and freshwater influences, making it a varied and rewarding location, particularly after storms when fresh material is exposed.

⚠️ Always check tide times carefully and take care on soft ground and slippery surfaces.

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Fossil Hunting at Totland Bay, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Totland Bay, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

A rare Eocene insect fossil from Gurnard Ledge on the Isle of Wight, a site known for delicate and well-preserved specimens.

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A Rare Fossil Insect Found on the Isle of Wight!

A Rare Fossil Insect Found on the Isle of Wight!

Join the UK Fossils Road Tour as we explore Gurnard Ledge, Isle of Wight, Gurnard Ledge is a classic location for finding insects but fish, turtle and crocodile remains can also be found. Today, the famous insect bed has become less productive, but insects and leafs can still be found. Over 200 species of insects have been recorded, including delicate remains such as beetles, flies and wings.

Gurnard is characterised by exposures of the Solent Group, including the Osborne and Headon Beds, formed in ancient lagoons, rivers, and coastal environments, producing a diverse mix of fossils.

In this video, we cover:
• Where to fossil hunt along Gurnard Ledge and the surrounding foreshore
• How to search the clay, ledges, and fallen blocks for fossils
• Common finds including bivalves, gastropods, and fossil wood
• How to find fossil insects and identify the Bembridge Insect Bed
• Fossils regularly found on the foreshore including crocodile, turtle, and fish remains
• How to identify fossil-rich layers and productive areas after erosion

Gurnard is particularly well known for its mix of freshwater and brackish fossils, alongside vertebrate material, making it one of the most rewarding north coast locations on the Isle of Wight.

⚠️ Always check tide times carefully and take care on soft clay and slippery ledges.

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Fossil Hunting at Gurnard Ledge, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Gurnard Ledge, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

Brook Bay on the Isle of Wight is one of Britain’s standout fossil hunting spots, offering a rare chance to search for Cretaceous fossils in a landscape once crossed by dinosaurs.

This stretch of coast is part of the Wealden deposits, formed in ancient freshwater environments such as rivers, lagoons, and floodplains. Today, that history is revealed across the foreshore, where fossil hunters can encounter rolled dinosaur bone fragments, the occasional tooth, plant debris, and even pieces of amber. Brook Bay is perhaps best known, however, for the impressive dinosaur footprints preserved across the rock ledges, with trackways visible in several places along the shore.

In this video, we look at:
• the most productive areas to search at Brook Bay
• how to spot dinosaur footprints on the foreshore
• the range of fossils that can be found here
• practical tips for recognising fossil material in the field
• the tide and weather conditions that give you the best chance of success
• key safety points to keep in mind around unstable cliffs and fast-moving tides

What makes Brook Bay so memorable is not just the range of material that can be found, but the fact that you can explore a coastline where dinosaur activity is still written into the rocks themselves.

⚠️ Always check tide times carefully, as access to the footprint areas is tide dependent, and stay well clear of unstable cliffs.

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Fossil Hunting at Brook Bay, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil Hunting at Brook Bay, Isle of Wight | UK Fossils Road Tour

Fossil hunting at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, searching for Eocene fossils including crocodile, turtle, and other prehistoric remains.

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What Fossils Did We Find at Bembridge?

What Fossils Did We Find at Bembridge?

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