(Searching for fossils on the foreshore) - 2003

The best place to find fossils is along the foreshore at Copt Point. However this normally requires scouring often in the months of January or February. Many of the harder fossils, particularly those within nodules can be collected from the beach. Look between the shingle in particular in the area near the golf course where the cliff is at its lowest and between the large greensand boulders along the foreshore.

Many fossils can be collected from the scree slopes at the base of the cliff particularly after persistent heavy rain and extreme high tides During these periods it is dangerous to climb the cliffs. During dryer times, it is possible to climb the scree scopes to collect from the higher zonal beds. Though this is not recommended for safety reasons.

(Collecting from the Gault) - 1993

Family's can collect fossils from the low cliff at the Warren or along the foreshore which is safe and where the large landside's prevent any danger of cliff fall. Ammonites and shells are common.

(Searching for fossils in the Greensand) - 2003

Fossils can also be found in the Lower Greensand which is found at the base of the cliff and boulders scattered along the foreshore, though these are VERY large and will require a large hammer. Between the Gualt and Greensand exposed at the base of the cliff (occasionally covered by landslides), there is a sandy layer, the Gualt - Greensand Junction Bed, this layer contains fish and other bones and the fossils are in good condition.

(Up high looking in the Gault junction bed) - 2003

At the top of the cliff, especially at the highest point the junction bed lays just under the surface, noted by many small black pebbles and large black gravel. Within this bed, fish remains and other bones can be found. The bed is best found from the 'Wind Swept' areas, but climbing these high cliffs is dangerous, so it is best to seek such fossils from the foreshore.

(Don't forget the chalk!) - 2003

If all this isn't enough for you, the chalk at Folkestone, accessible from the Warren contains many fossil echinoid's and shells and is well worth a visit.