Iconic places to visit

Number of results: 6

1. 

   Tout Quarry

   Address

   Tout Quarry, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2LN

   Portland

   Discover over 60 hidden sculptures in Tout Quarry, one of only two remaining on Portland where the famous Portland Stone was quarried using old methods.

   

2. 

   Orcombe Point

   Address

   Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2DH

   Exmouth

   The rocks exposed at Orcombe Point embody the opening paragraphs of the story contained within the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The Geoneedle monument found here marks the official start (or end if you prefer) of the World Heritage Site.

   

3. 

   Spyway Dinosaur Footprints

   Address

   Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3HG

   info@jurassiccoast.org

   Swanage

   Hidden away in Purbeck, within a stone's throw of the Jurassic Coast, is the Spyway Dinosaur Footprints. Nestled alongside a working quarry, and easily accessible from the Priest's Way walking path, these incredible footprints were made by Jurassic…

   

4. 

   Lulworth Fossil Forest

   Address

   As the Jurassic Period drew to a close, sea levels were falling. Shallow tropical seas gave way to coastal plains and for a brief period - around 145 million years ago - a forest grew in the area now known as Purbeck. The evidence for the existence…

   

5. 

   Studland Bay - South Beach

   Address

   S W Coast Path, Studland, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3AN

   Swanage

   South Beach in Studland Bay is a sandy beach, and is fairly narrow compared to neighbouring Studland beaches. As with other Studland Beaches, South Beach is very popular, particularly during peak periods.

   

6. 

   The Ammonite Pavement

   Address

   Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3RH

   Lyme Regis

   Taking a short walk west along Monmouth Beach at low tide will bring you to the Ammonite Pavement - a number of limestone ledges, washed clear by the sea.