Always collect safely and responsibly.

Stay away from the cliffs and never hammer at the cliffs.
Collect from fallen material only, choose carefully which stones you hammer.
Stay away from mud flows.
Look up before you look down, rockfalls are common all year around.

Only collect on a falling tide.

Tell someone where you are going and how long you will be.
Respect other beach users, not everyone is here to collect fossils.
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VISITORS FOSSIL HUNTING CODE

Fossil collecting is all about you having fun, but it is just as important that you remain safe as well. The following code has been devised by the Centre, it is endorsed by the Geologists’ Association, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the National Trust, Charmouth Parish Council, English Nature and the Jurassic Coast Word Heritage team.

Fossil Collectors' Code