Cliffs and beach at Reculver. Cliffs and beach at Reculver
Fossilised sharks teeth found on Reculver beach
Below the cliffs, in the fine shingle (which looks a lot like pea gravel) the eagle-eyed can pull out 55 million-year-old sharks’ teeth.
It takes some persistence, but you need to be on the lookout for anything dark black. This photo shows our most recent haul and there are some real beauties to be had.
Shark tooth fossil
Please do not dig in the cliffs for fossils: they are safe as they stand, but the sands can collapse without warning The fossils are continually being washed out of the rock beds, so you will find some.
Afterwards, a continued walk along the beach will eventually lead to a return journey along the top of the cliff. Some outstanding views can be had so do take some binoculars.
Finally, if you really want to tire the kids out a little bit more, there is a great new play park next to the car park. There is a café, HatHats or for a longer afternoon, a pub The King Ethelbert. We have eaten at the pub a few times and can recommend.
Do let Kent Wildlife Trust know about your finds this summer by sharing with us on social media.
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