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Fossils and fossil collecting in
Druidston Haven, South West Wales
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Druidston Haven, Wales

Druidston Haven

Abundant graptolites can be found at Druidston Haven. The site, like much of the Pembrokeshire Coast is an SSSI which means that although loose pebbles and smaller rocks may be investigated and collected, large boulders and the cliffs must not be defaced.

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Location Information
	Once the right type of shale cobbles are located and split, graptolites should prove to be plentiful.
	(Suitable for Children) The beach is easily accessible and fairly hazard free.
	Parking can be found a short distance from the beach. Once on the beach, shale cobbles are immediately found. Other areas with the cobbles are within a few hundred meters. The tide at this location does not reach the cliffs until near to high tide.
	Cliff and Foreshore The cliffs at this location are mainly composed of shale. This is packed with graptolites. The cliffs themselves must not be damaged but there are plenty of rolled shale blocks in-amongst the shingle that can be split in search of graptolites.
ACCESS RIGHTS	SSSI The location is an SSSI. Only loose pebbles and cobbles may be split and collected. There is unrestricted access to the beach.

Grid Reference

British National Grid	SM 86258 16999
Degrees	51.81064°N, 5.10208°W

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

Common sense will suffice at this location. Watch the tide to make sure that you are not cut off in one of the small coves and don’t stand too near to the cliff face.

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