Ben Watkins
St Erth Pits
The Pits was Cornwall's first geological reserve with an interesting fossil fauna
Location
In the village of St. Erth, south of Hayle
Hayle
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
May to AugustAbout the reserve
The Pits was Cornwall's first geological reserve. Wildlife has invaded the once bare ground of the worked pits. Semi-mature woodland now dominates. The sand and clay deposits exposed in this pit are called the St. Erth Beds. They contain a rich fossil fauna, including sea snails, sponges and corals