Lydstep Headland Fossil Collecting and Geological Guide to Wales and thousands of photos

Fossils and fossil collecting in
Lydstep Headland , South West Wales
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Lydstep Headland, Wales

Lydstep Headland

Good quality coral fossils are abundant within the rocks at this beautiful little cove. Most cannot be collected however as they are found within the limestone cliffs and on the surfaces of large boulders.

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Location Information
	Coral fossils are everywhere - within the cliffs, on the surfaces of boulders, in pebbles and cobbles washed by the sea. It is very easy to find fossils here.
	(Suitable for Children) This location is suitable for children, but they should be well supervised as there are large boulders and rock overhangs.
	It can be a little tricky to find the National Trust car park but once there, the walk is short, along a well maintained path to reach the cove. The descent down to the location should not prove too difficult for most. The cove itself is rocky in places.
	Cliffs, boulders and pebbles Fossils can be found within the limestone cliffs and boulders here. They are also present within the pebbles at the base of the beach.
ACCESS RIGHTS	SSSI The location is an SSSI. Only loose pebbles and cobbles may collected. Please do not damage or collect the in situ fossils.

Grid Reference

British National Grid	SS 09008 97848
Degrees	51.64699°N, 4.76185°W

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

Be careful not to stand under overhanging parts of the cliff. Mobile phone signals are likely to be lost at this location so be sure to tell someone where you are going and what time you expect to return. As the cove is so small and the path leads into it there is little chance of becoming cut off by the tide. Take care when climbing over boulders.

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