Manorbier Bay Fossil Collecting and Geological Guide to Wales and thousands of photos

Fossils and fossil collecting in
Manorbier Bay, South West Wales
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Manorbier Bay, Wales

Manorbier Bay

Some excellent geological features can be seen within Manorbier Bay and also from the cliff top path that leads south east from the location. Crinoids and other fossils are abundant and can be found in pebbles in the stream that crosses the sandy beach.

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Location Information
	Grey pebbles within the stream contain crinoid pieces. Corals, poor quality brachiopods and other fossils can also be found here
	(Suitable for Children) The sandy beach is suitable for the whole family and is a good spot for water sports and other seaside activities. The stream is shallow and obstacle free. The cliff top path passes close to steep, unguarded parts of the coastline in places and is more suited to adults and older children.
	*Car parking is found very close to the beach. The stream is shallow and the beach is sandy and flat.*
	Beach and Stream Fossiliferous pebbles can be found among others across the whole of the back of the bay. They are best located when wet however as this brings out the contrast between the fossils and their matrix. Therefore fossil hunting at this location is mostly carried out within the stream.
ACCESS RIGHTS	SSSI Please do not damage or deface any in situ rock at this location. There is unrestricted access to the beach and the path.

Grid Reference

British National Grid	SS 05763 97583
Degrees	51.64340°N, 4.80869°W

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

This is a generally safe location. There is little chance of becoming cut off by the tide here and the beach is popular with families. The cliff top walk passes by some precipitous drops in places. Parental supervision is required if walking along it with children. Mobile phone signals may be lost at this location, so be sure to inform someone where of where you are going and what time you are likely to return.

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