Dorset Series Earthcache (Kimmeridge) EarthCache
nobby.nobbs: Too much like hard work with moaners and cheaters ruining the hobby. Combined with spineless employees allowing them to.
Dorset Series Earthcache (Kimmeridge)
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Unfortunately, like most of the Dorset coast the area is not suitable for wheelchairs. It is best visited at low tide so check tide times prior to setting out. Please do not attempt to remove fossils or specimens from the cliffs. There is a warden to prevent this. Loose examples found at base of cliff and in beach area may be collected. The closest location for refreshments are to be found in the village.
The co-ordinates given are for the car park at Kimmeridge. Please note that this is at the end of a private toll fee road. There is no close free parking. From the start position walk east and follow the path down to the beach. At low tide large examples of Ammonites are exposed some measuring in excess of 50cm accross. Looking west you will see a "nodding donkey" which has been extracting oil for the last 45 years approx 4.6 million gallons per year. It was originally expected to dry up after only 20 years. The well sits above an oil shale deposite. This is a very loose cliff and care should be taken near to it. If you can find a fresh fall break a piece in half and you should be able to smell oil. This cliff once caught fire and was hence named the burning cliff. To the east of the bay there are some boat sheds. There is a wildlife/visitors centre which has good displays of fossils, rocks, plants and animals to be found in the area.
To comply with the new guidelines there is now a task to perform to log this cache.
So the photo at the location now has to be a fossil with the gps in shot to give an indication of scale. And the type of fossil it is.
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