The Jurassic Coast hosts many textbook examples of geological formations. Students are often  brought to the Dorset and East Devon coast to study the classic sea stacks and arches along with the many other special geological features that are prominent on this coastline, as part of their syllabus. But it is not only a learning place for school trips, the geological formations here are of international importance as well as creating a unique, varied and beautiful landscape for all. 

Perhaps the most famed example here is the iconic landmark of Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch in the heart of Lulworth. Looking to the west of Durdle Door, small sea stacks and remnants of collapsed arches are visible just above the sea, a glimpse into what the area to the east of Lulworth Cove and Stair Hole might go on to look like as these geological formations are constructed and deconstructed by the power of the sea and erosion. 

Our Dynamic Coast features many sea stacks, arches, headlands, faults, monoclines and anticlines amongst other geological features. Find out more about the features and geomorphology of this dramatic coastline by investigating via topic in the geological formations that shape the Dorset and East Devon landscape page.