A HIDDEN cove in the UK is one of the most underrated coastal treasures, full of fossils.
Saltwick Bay, close to Whitby on the coast, is loved by locals and explorers alike for being a hunting haven.
According to LateRooms.com, the spot is a great alternative to Whitby Beach, offering dramatic cliffs and it is scattered with fossils.
On TripAdviser Alan Eley said: “AMAZING fossil-hunting beach 10 minutes from Whitby. Beautiful, and my boys found plenty of fossils in their two-hour search. Highly recommended.”
Another visitor from York added: “Within minutes, our children had found a fossil just lying on the pebbled beach by the rocks.”
The beach is also home to the wreck of the Admiral Von Tromp – a trawler from
How this boat ended up in Saltwick Bay is a mystery which many locals like to share.
The vessel sank on September 30, 1976 after hitting rocks, far off course from where it was supposed to be.
Two crew members drowned, one of which was steering the boat at the time – so the truth of what actually happened, died when he did.
To see the wreck, visitors will need to go the the bay at low tide.
It is worth checking the anyways to avoid being stranded on the beach, as it is down a steep path.
Matthew Fox CEO of Laterooms.comsaid: “Saltwick Bay really is one of Yorkshire’s hidden gems. For families with adventurous kids, it’s a dream day trip from . And if you pack a picnic, it’s the perfect budget-friendly option.
“Not spending on entry tickets doesn’t mean this is a boring day out. The beach is packed with fossil finds, real and a swashbuckling shipwreck.
“Whether your child is moreor this is the perfect beach for adventure-minded children.”
The beach and cliff tops make a great walk, and fossil hunting down on the rocks are great for curious children.
Finds at the beach include fossilised wood, which is around 180 million years old and Ammonite – one of the most recognisable fossils of a creature that died out about 140 million years ago.
It is worth noting that the flat bedrock is protected, and therefore only loose rocks and stones can be hammered.
With Whitby close-by, visitors can also explore Whitby Abbey and the ‘199 ‘.
One traveller has even claimed that
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