Walton-on-the-Naze Fossil Collecting and Geological Guide to Essex and thousands of photos

Fossils and fossil collecting in
Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Burnham on Crouch, Essex

Walton-on-the-Naze

Walton-on-the-Naze is Famous for yielding fossil bird remains, large sharks teeth and plant remains from the London Clay, whilst boasting the best coastal location for collecting Red Crag fossils in the UK. A unpredictable location of variety.

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Walton on the Naze Location Information
	Walton on the Naze yields many fossils from the London Clay and Red Crag, however most of these are found during the right conditions often after extensive scouring. The london clay at Walton, produces a higher quantity of fossil wood and pyrites, so you will need to look hard and it is often a 'on your knees' job.
	(Recommended) Walton on the Naze is suitable for familys and children and makes an ideal day out.
	There is good parking facilities with toilet and cafe at Walton on the Naze, you will need to walk down several steps to reach the beach but the distance is not far.
	Foreshore, Cliff Most of the fossils at Walton on the Naze can be found on the foreshore especially after storms or scouring conditions, but fossils are also commonly found at the base of the cliff on the scree slopes from the Red Crag. This is an SSSI Site so you must not dig directly in the cliff.
ACCESS RIGHTS	SSSI - NO DIGGING/HAMMERING IN THE CLIFF

Grid Reference

British National Grid	TM 26541 23414
Degrees	51.86327°N, 1.28883°E

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

Common sense when collecting at all locations should be taken and knowledge of tide times should always be noted. The main danger at walton is being cut off, the steps down to the beach are always inaccessible at hightide and hence one should return in time before the sea reaches the steps. Beware of cliff falls and landslides, these often occur. Climbing the cliff to reach the shell bed is not recommended and should be avoided during winter months, shells can be collected from the slippage's, but if you do climb the cliff to gain access to the shell beds, be careful of soft areas.

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