This popular location among holiday makers has an expansive sandy beach with Cambrian shales outcropping on its north side. Few fossils are found but the beach is an excellent place to take the family.
In an hour of searching expect to find only one or two fossils.
(Suitable for Children)
An excellent location for families. The beach has EEC Standard Blue Flag cleanliness status and is patrolled by lifeguards. There is a car park right next to the beach which offers easy access. On-site facilities are provided.
A car park is located immediately adjacent to the beach. From here there is an easy walk of about a hundred meters to reach the fossil hunting area.
Beach and Rock Outcrops
The low cliffs at this location are composed of near perpendicular Cambrian shale strata. Glacial till can be seen resting on their tops.
ACCESS
RIGHTS
No restrictions
Grid Reference
British National Grid
SM 73297 27134
Degrees
51.89651°N, 5.29642°W
! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !
This is a largely safe location. Common sense should suffice here.
Beach and Rock Outcrops 
