Along the Jurassic Coast

As we head towards the end of the year time seems to fly by even faster .......


This week the weather seems to have been quite good and instead of sitting inside working on a project to encourage everyone to explore more, we followed our own advice and managed lots of walks along the Jurassic coast.



The rock formations vary in each location and provide a completely different feeling and walk along the seashore - from the golden honeycomb cliffs at West Bay, which were a starring part in Broadchurch.


To the white chalk cliffs on the border of Devon.


To the black  clay fossil filled cliffs at Charmouth.


I always find the black clay rocks quite magnificent but quite forbidding. Can you see the West Bay cliffs in the distance?

There is always something different to discover on the beaches especially at low tide from fresh water, to ship wrecks and unusual rocks the one above made me think of Vienetta Ice-cream!


Fossils discovered are dug out and taken away. lucky some are just too large and they can be enjoyed and marvelled at in their natural surroundings.




 I was also surprised to discover a fallen leaf amongst the pebbles, it's not often we find leaves on the beach even in Autumn. Have you out exploring around your homes too?

Until next time.
Sarah

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  1. Very interesting fossils. Lovely scenes.

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  2. The fossil rock is beautiful I would love one in the garden.

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  3. We explore as much as possible, Sarah.

    Those fossils are incredible as is your third photo.

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  4. I love all the fossils you saw. We don't have time for exploring at weekends at the moment :( still renovating the house, will be glad to have my life back when it's all done! I did get some time outdoors yesterday though - two hours work with the wildlife trust - and I really enjoyed that!

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  5. I have not seen any fossils on the beach. You are in good surroundings. Waiting at your next adventure.

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  6. It is of no surprise that the Jurassic Coast is England's first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site and ranks among the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as one of the wonders of the natural world - your lovely photos tell all.

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  7. WOW.First of all, I want to do more of this: to walk about, to connect with nature, to ponder. Then, what a treasure trove of a beach! Never have I seen such fossils, ever!

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  8. Such a lovely part of the world. Have you seen the ammonites in the rocks on the beach at Kimmeridge? Also thankfully too big to be removed. We're running along the cliffs at Lulworth at the beginning of December- can't wait! Lovely post with super photos, as always. Hope you're all well xx

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    1. No I have seen a seal at Kimmeridge but not the ammonites , it always seems to be high tide when er visit. I will have to look at the run you are doing at Lulworth, it was always one of our favourite walks to go along the coast path from there to Ringstead. Sarah x

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  9. No wonder you love to get out and explore, Sarah, you live in such a beautiful part of the country. Does the excitement of discovering ammonites ever wear off? I would be thrilled to find something so beautiful and, as you say, it's best when prehistoric finds are left for everyone to wonder at! Have a good week, Caro xx

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  10. There was an article in my daily science report this morning about a new find from the Jurassic Coast ~ earliest known teeth from a mammal that was a precursor to humans ~ fascinating!

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  11. Are people allowed to just carry away any fossil they can find? I'm a little surprised there isn't some sort of prohibition on taking them. They are just incredible.

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  12. If the fossils are loose on the beach people can take them away, if they were left they would only end up being washed on to sea and lost. No digging is allowed and if a rare or important fossil is discovered it has to be recorded.
    There are still professional fossil hunters working along the coast. Sarah x

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  13. hard to imagine fossils simply lying there in the beach.
    Have you ever found a small one, to take home?

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    1. Yes we have a few examples, I will have to photograph them. It is rare to not walk along the beach at Charmouth and not see something. Sarah x

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  14. Very interesting photos of the coastline, from the white cliffs to honeycomb (I remember well from Broadchurch) and the quite forbidding black clay fossils cliffs. I was also interested to know there are still professional fossil hunters around...I've read great stories of ones in the past.

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  16. This has been a lovely visit. You have shown us wonderful sights on your walk. Those fossils were amazing. So glad these were too big to take away. Thanks so much or sharing.

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  17. So interesting to learn that there are still fossils to be find there. When I see your sea and cliff photos I always imagine me walking there with the wind through my hair, lovely.

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  18. I have always been fascinated by the sudden English cliffs and I truly enjoyed this revealing stroll around your area.Thanks for taking us along.

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  19. Just beautiful, your coastline is amazing! I miss my island so much where heaven and the sea were together...always!
    Have a great weekend, take care.
    Love from Titti

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  20. What a lovely post, and I agree it is so nice to be out and about.
    Your photographs were lovely to see and I think my favourite is the third one.

    Wishing you a good weekend

    All the best Jan

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  21. Beautiful - and fossils. Is it alloud to take some with you to your home?

    Sigrun

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  22. The cliff photos particularly are beautiful - thank you!

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  23. A beautiful place. Those fossils are amazing.

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  24. Hello Sarah, I’ve not been doing very much exploring at all lately, but your pictures make me want to get out the hiking boots and get going – so I will, but not now because it’s just getting dark but tomorrow.
    I love the fossils by the way.

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  25. Lovely photos, Sarah, I found quite a bit of "natural" debris such as leaves and wood on local beaches after the recent big storms.

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