Kilve beach is made up of wave cut platforms of oil-bearing shale and lias which contains numerous fossils. If you take a walk on the exposed bedrock, you're very likely to see ammonites.

FARID L

January 11, 2024

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The beach of Kilve lies about halfway between Minehead and Bridgwater in the heart of the Quantocks. The shoreline is mostly rocky with plenty of rockpools to explore towards low tide. One of the best features of Kilve beach is the large grassy area behind the beach which is ideal for picnics.

FARID L

May 16, 2021

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Amazing part of mother nature beauty

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1. Kilve Oil Works, Kilve Beach & East Quantoxhead loop

5.22km

01:24

60m

Hike an easy 3.2-mile loop in the Quantock Hills National Landscape, exploring Kilve Oil Works, fossil-rich Kilve Beach, and charming East Q

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2. Beacon Hill & Kilve Coast loop

20.1km

05:37

370m

390m

Hike the difficult 12.5-mile Beacon Hill & Kilve Coast loop in the Quantock Hills, featuring coastal views and fossil beds.

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3. St Audries Bay Waterfall – Kilve Oil Retort Chimney loop from West Quantoxhead

11.9km

03:20

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Kilve, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Kilve Beach Fossil Beds

1. Kilve Oil Works, Kilve Beach & East Quantoxhead loop

2. Beacon Hill & Kilve Coast loop

3. St Audries Bay Waterfall – Kilve Oil Retort Chimney loop from West Quantoxhead

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