
Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid)
Thu 8 Oct · 14:00
Fort Victoria Country Park
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A ranger will lead a rock pooling and fossil hunting walk at Fort Victoria Country Park in Southampton on 8 October 2026. Participants can explore the beach searching for sea creatures. Admission is free.
Explore Fort Victoria beach with a Ranger! The Ranger will be going rock pooling and fossil hunting, searching for sea creatures.
Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 1 Mile
Join the Ranger to search for creatures past and present along Fort Victoria’s rocky beach. The low tide will allow us to search for creatures such as crabs, shellfish, anemones, shrimp and fish and the exposed shingle areas will hopefully reveal fossilised remains of the creatures that lived here millions of years ago.
Length of walk: 1 Miles (approx 1.5 hours)
Walk Leader: Anita Matheson
Walk Cost: £3 each or £5 for two people (£10 for a family) - please bring exact cash on the day.
Start / Finish location: Meet outside of the Rangers Office at Fort Victoria (next to the toilets). Fort Victoria, Westhill Ln, Yarmouth PO41 0RR.
Type of Walk: Circular
Pace of Walk: Gentle - This walk will follow a gentle pace.
Walk grade: Variable - Quite rocky in places and can be slippery on the rocks.
Mobility level: Suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
Facilities:
Refreshments available
Toilets along the route
Family friendly
Takes in coastal scenery
Beach / Rockpool exploration
Nearest Bus Stop:
Norton Grange (number 7). Check your route: islandbuses.info
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Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid) takes place on Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 14:00.
Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid) is held at Fort Victoria Country Park in Southampton (Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0RR).
Entry to Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid) is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Fort Victoria Country Park can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid)
Editorial Summary
A ranger will lead a rock pooling and fossil hunting walk at Fort Victoria Country Park in Southampton on 8 October 2026. Participants can explore the beach searching for sea creatures. Admission is free.
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Organiser’s full description
Explore Fort Victoria beach with a Ranger! The Ranger will be going rock pooling and fossil hunting, searching for sea creatures.
Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 1 Mile
Join the Ranger to search for creatures past and present along Fort Victoria’s rocky beach. The low tide will allow us to search for creatures such as crabs, shellfish, anemones, shrimp and fish and the exposed shingle areas will hopefully reveal fossilised remains of the creatures that lived here millions of years ago.
Length of walk: 1 Miles (approx 1.5 hours)
Walk Leader: Anita Matheson
Walk Cost: £3 each or £5 for two people (£10 for a family) - please bring exact cash on the day.
Start / Finish location: Meet outside of the Rangers Office at Fort Victoria (next to the toilets). Fort Victoria, Westhill Ln, Yarmouth PO41 0RR.
Type of Walk: Circular
Pace of Walk: Gentle - This walk will follow a gentle pace.
Walk grade: Variable - Quite rocky in places and can be slippery on the rocks.
Mobility level: Suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
Facilities:
Refreshments available
Toilets along the route
Family friendly
Takes in coastal scenery
Beach / Rockpool exploration
Nearest Bus Stop:
Norton Grange (number 7). Check your route: islandbuses.info
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid)?
Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid) takes place on Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 14:00.
Where is Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid) taking place?
Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid) is held at Fort Victoria Country Park in Southampton (Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0RR).
How much are tickets for Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid)?
Entry to Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid) is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid)?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Fort Victoria Country Park can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid)?
Tickets for Rock Pooling and Fossil Hunting Walk at Fort Victoria - 8 Oct (Paid) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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