fossil hunting

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Fossils on Charmouth beach on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset

Best places to go fossil hunting in the UK: these are the best spots to unearth prehistoric gems

From the Jurassic Coast to North Yorkshire's crumbling east shores, our guide explores the best beaches in the UK to find fossils
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A colour photograph taken directly above a womans hand holding part of an ammonite fossil on a shingle Dorset

Common UK fossils: Discover the treasures beneath your feet

There are many different types of fossils that can be found on UK shores. In this guide, we reveal 10 of the most common fossils to look out for on your next trip to the beach
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Ammonite fossils on the world famous Charmouth fossil beach a UNESCO world heritage site as part of the Jurassic coast

Charmouth, Dorset: Discover the best fossil hunting spots - and where to eat when you need to refuel

Head to Charmouth for a fossil hunt, a delicious fish bar -and explore a wild windswept beach along this rugged, ever-changing shoreline on the Jurassic Coast.
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Big cliffs and rocky beach by sea

Dunraven Bay, Vale of Glamorgan

Seek rockpools, fossils and a reviving swim at this wonder of the Welsh coast
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