Places to Go

Exmouth is the western gateway to the Jurassic Coast. It lies on the east bank of the mouth of the River Exe, about 12 miles…

Budleigh Salterton is a tranquil and historic seaside town situated midway between Exmouth and Sidmouth. Situated within…

The picturesque seaside town of Sidmouth nestles beneath majestic Triassic red cliffs and the green hills of the glorious Sid valley. As with many settlements…

The cliffs at Beer offer the last glimpse of chalk for anyone travelling west. The striking white cliffs, nestling amongst the red rocks of the…

The popular coastal resort of Seaton lies just to the west of the Axe estuary, one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of East…

Between Axmouth in East Devon and Lyme Regis in Dorset the geology of the coast has helped create one of the…

The historic seaside town of Lyme Regis nestles in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the point where the rugged West Dorset and East…

The attractive seaside village of Charmouth lies in the heart of Jurassic Coast fossil hunting country. The large shingle beach and…

What does the Jurassic Coast look like from 190m above the sea? Find out at Golden Cap. This famous landmark rises to 191m or 627 feet, making…

At West Bay, crumbling golden cliffs of sand reveal falling sea levels from some 175 million years ago. Here the mighty Chesil…

Like a great meal, Hive Beach is made of the finest ingredients nature has to offer. The rugged, tranquil scenery and open sky are best…

Abbotsbury is a very old village, settled amongst the hills behind the great Chesil Bank, and is one of Dorset’s finest, with a history going…

“It is above all an elemental place, made of sea, shingle and sky, its dominant sound always that of waves on moving stone: from the…

Weymouth has long been one of the most popular seaside resorts in Britain – holidaymakers have been flocking to this corner of Dorset since King…

The Isle of Portland is the Jurassic Coast’s most southerly point, and is joined to the mainland by just a thin strip at the southern…

Dorchester is a Roman jewel in the heart of Dorset. This accessible county town boasts a rich heritage and is scattered with visible remnants of…

Geology has created a place of contrasts at Ringstead. The windswept heights and panoramic views are thanks to soaring Chalk downs flanked by the towering…

Durdle Door is one of the Jurassic Coast’s most iconic landscapes. It is a natural arch, formed from a layer of hard limestone standing almost…

Lulworth Cove is a beautiful secluded pocket of the Jurassic Coast whose existence is owed to the collision of continents and the birth of the…

The sweeping beauty of Worbarrow Bay is outmatched by the awesome sweep of time caught in its geology. From the hard Portland limestone on its…

Kimmeridge Bay, half a mile south west of the village of Kimmeridge via a toll road, features some of the most important geology anywhere on…

Chapmans Pool is a tranquil bay, held snug in a hollow of Kimmeridge Clay and sheltered by the towering cliffs of Houns Tout and Emmetts…

Swanage is the most easterly town on the Jurassic Coast, and its gently shelving sandy beach and sheltered waters have made it a popular destination…

Here, at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, the white chalk of Old Harry Rocks gleams brightly in the sun. Passing boats and walkers…