Outdoor & fun
The Spittles
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The Spittles are a stretch of unstable cliffs east of Lyme Regis, part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The constant erosion reveals fossils from the Jurassic period, making it a prime spot for fossil hunting. Visitors can walk along the beach at low tide, searching for ammonites and belemnites among the fallen rocks. The area's dramatic landscape and geological significance attract both amateur and professional paleontologists.
Don't miss
- Search for fossils on the beach after a landslide
- View the striking, layered cliff faces up close
- Walk the coastal path for panoramic sea views
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit The Spittles
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inSalisbury and the Jurassic Coast Small Group Tour from Bath4.6★ · 17 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$68 per personSee dates →
Best full dayJURASSIC SPECTACULAR | 10+ Stops on the Jurassic Coast!5★ · 111 travelers8–9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$258 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleVisit Stonehenge and Salisbury from Southampton5★ · 32 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$286 per personSee dates →More attractions in Lyme Regis