Incredible Beauty of the Coastline
The Great British coastline, which is one of the longest in Europe, is made up of many physical characteristics such as islands, bays, headlands, and peninsulas. The British coastline has a variety of geographical features, ranging from sandy beaches to sheer cliffsides. The British Coastline is made up of the main island of Great Britain, the north-eastern coast of Ireland, and over 1,000 smaller islands that border the coast.
The British Coastline also has a variety of peninsulas and bays that make it unique. The United Kingdom has some of the most beautiful peninsulas (a landform that is almost totally surrounded by sea except where it is connected to land). The Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, also known as 'The Lizard,' is the most southern point of the British mainland. Furthermore, the UK has some well-known bays, such as Morecambe and Weymouth. These bays contain some of the most beautiful beaches on the British coast.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is also part of the Great British Coastline. The Jurassic Coast, which stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Swanage in Dorset, is England's sole World Heritage Site. Coastal erosion has exposed geological formations dating back to the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, making the area valuable for rocks, fossils, and landforms. The Jurassic Coast is noteworthy for the Isle of Portland, which is connected to the mainland by a spectacular barrier beach. Lulworth Cove also has a number of notable geological features.
