Carboniferous plant fossils can be found in the cliffs and in the loose rocks both to the north and to the south of the village. These are generally poorly preserved, but if you are lucky better specimens may be found.

(Suitable for Children)

Little Haven has a sandy beach and plenty of rock pools for children to enjoy. There are few hazards and the walk to the various fossil hunting areas is relatively short.

Little Haven beach is within easy access from the village’s pay and display car park. From the bay in front of the village you must go north or south to find fossils and to view the geological features. There are no particularly difficult obstacles to overcome at this location.

Cliff and Foreshore

Plant fragments can be observed and collected from shale blocks found below the cliffs. Many interesting geological features can be observed along this stretch of coastline.

SSSI
There is unrestricted access to this location. The area is an SSSI, however, so the cliffs and larger boulders should not be defaced.

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !