Chapmans Pool

Chapmans Pool is rich in ammonites, reptiles and shells, it is a very long walk down to the beach, but the fossils are often rewarding. It is best to visit during summer months when the tides are not so rough, otherwise you have limited time.

Highlights

Ammonites, reptiles, molluscs

Era

Jurassic

Access

Drive to Worth Matravers, you will pass a car park with toilets, continue through the village all the way, until it passes a farm, keep going and you will see a car park. Park here, and follow the footpath to Chapmans Pool. It is a VERY long walk down. Once on the beach head west. In 2008 they are still building a new footpath down, this may still be unfinished and therefore please take care. The new footpath avoids the old slippery steep slope which was quite dangerous for walking. This location is not easy to access and is only recommended for the more serious fossil hunters!