Walk a UNESCO World Heritage coastline — 185 million years of Earth history in every cliffside — guided by a professional geologist who will help you crack open your own Jurassic ammonite from the living rock. Elemental, rare, and utterly unforgettable.
What to expect
Meet your geologist guide at the famous fossil-rich cliffs near Charmouth or Lyme Regis. Learn to read the layers of Jurassic shale before wielding hammer and chisel alongside your expert. When you crack open a nodule to reveal a perfectly preserved ammonite, it is yours to keep. The drama of the coastline — soaring chalk stacks, sea arches, tumbled boulders — provides a cinematic backdrop throughout.
Good to know
Lyme Regis is approximately 2 hrs by private car from Southampton. Tours are highly weather-dependent; confirm tide tables and conditions in advance. Book directly via the Jurassic Coast Trust, who can arrange private group sessions. Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear — the terrain is rocky and can be wet.