West Dorset Fossil Hunting and Scenic Tour

Discover the ancient designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is West Dorset. Visit the pearl of Dorset (Lyme regis) and embrace its rich heritage and incredible scenery. You can hunt for fossils in Lyme or at our next destination in Charmouth. You'll also get to have a look around the heritage centre where impressive fossils are displayed. We will then visit one of the counties best located pubs where you can have a drink and get some lunch before exploring the ancient feel of Symondsbury. We will then visit the seaside resort of West Bay. to finish the day. Full day out in a small scale tours from 2 to 7 people with local tour guide.

Meeting Point

Bridport bus station

Bridport DT6 3TP, UK

Bridport Bus Station.

Crewkerne

Station Rd, Crewkerne TA18 8AU, UK

Crewkerne Train Station

Axminster Station

Axminster EX13 5RJ, UK

Axminster train station.

Dorchester South

6 Copper St, Dorchester DT1 1GH, UK

Dorchester South Train Station

What's included:

• Entrance fees to all locations
• Local tour guide

Not included:

• Food and Drink

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis

First up is the seaside town of Lyme Regis, dubbed the "pearl of Dorset". The Cobb can be dated back 700 years and is the site of filming for "The French Lieutenant's Woman". The town is also the centre of Fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast and was the home of Mary Anning (and her dog!), the leading pioneer in Palaeontology.

1 hour

Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

Lower Sea Lane, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, DT6 6LR

Just down the road is the village of Charmouth. Here we will visit the Heritage Centre which has multiple fossil displays followed by our very own fossil hunting session. You may find your very own dinosaur!

1 hour

Seatown

Seatown, Bridport DT6 6JU, UK

Next stop is lunch*. If it's not too busy we will be stopping at The Anchor Inn, Seatown. This gorgoeous little smugglers inn and village nestles into the cliffs with Golden Cap (the highest point on the south coast) to one side and Thorncombe Beacon (offering stunning views of the entire Jurassic Coast) to the other. The pub is famous for its fresh seafood and cliff-top bar.
*Cost of lunch not included.

1 hour

Symondsbury Estate

Mill Lane, Bridport, DT6 6HG

Once we are all fed and watered, we will depart for the quaint village of Symondsbury. Home of Symondsbury Estate (with art gallerys, cafe, shops, pigs and goats!), the local landmark of Colmer's Hill, and the spooky carvings in the holloway of Hell Lane.

1 hour

Hell Lane

Hell Ln, North Chideock, Bridport DT6, UK

Explore the spooky carvings in the holloway of Hell Lane.

20 minutes

West Bay

West Bay

Lastly, enjoy a gentle stroll around Bridport Harbour, AKA West Bay. Those from the UK will recognise it as the filming location for Broadchurch. Walk along the breakwater for views of the impressive Eastcliff.

1 hour