Go fossil-hunting on the Jurassic Coast
The Jurrasic Coast is a 95-mile length of south England seashore known for its distinctive geology. The rocks, which stretch from Exmouth in Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset, chronicle 185 million years of Earth's history - and they look quite beautiful, too. Beer's stunning cliffs, the ancient coastal town of Lyme Regis, Chesil Beach's sweeping shingle ridge, Old Harry Rocks, and West Bay's golden sands are all highlights. Don't miss Lulworth Cove, a stunningly blue isolated bay, or Durdle Door, a majestic, natural limestone arch.
The Jurassic Coast is a vastly diversified and stunning area supported by world-class geology. UNESCO designated it a World Heritage Site in 2001 for the remarkable universal worth of its rocks, fossils, and landscapes. It is still the sole natural World Heritage Site in England. The Jurassic Coast runs from Orcombe Point in Exmouth, Devon, to Old Harry Rocks in Swanage, Dorset, for 95 miles. This area encompasses four unique physical regions: East Devon, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland, and Purbeck, each with its own distinctive cities, villages, and natural landscapes.
