Where is lulworth cove located

Known as the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, West Lulworth is a traditional Dorset fishing village and popular tourist destination.

Other nearby attractions include Lulworth Castle, the abandoned village of Tyneham and the iconic Durdle Door. Durdle Door is the iconic, world-famous stone arch, located just along the coastline from Lulworth Cove.

Durdle Door is a must-see for everyone visiting The Jurassic Coast. To find out more about the area, check out our fascinating facts about The Jurassic Coast. The short walk from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door is one of our favourites, capturing the Jurassic Coast in all its glory. The 1-hour return trip explores some of the finest scenery in the country, including towering limestone cliffs, natural arches and picture-perfect beaches. For a more challenging hike, take on the mile walk from Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers.

This isolated stretch of the South West Coast Path offers spectacular views of sweeping bays, rugged cliffs and colourful wildflowers. The path can be challenging in places as it undulates along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, with some steep sections — but the staggering views make it all worthwhile!

Here are some of our top picks;. Drop by for a seafood sandwich or cream tea and soak up your surroundings whilst dining on their pleasant terrace. What We Do. Annual Reports. Jurassic Coast Trust Staff.

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Jurassic Coast Volunteering. Jurassic Coast Ambassadors. Join Us. How to Get There Lulworth Cove can be easily accessed by car, by taking the turn-off at the village of Winfrith Newburgh if coming from the west, or the turn-off at Holmebridge just past Wareham if coming from the east.

Summer at Lulworth Cove. Lulworth Cove, car park and walking path. Beach Information and Dogs Lulworth Cove is a sheltered cove with white stones on the beach. Lulworth Cove. See the below video from Lulworth Estate with everything you need to know about visiting Lulworth Cove. An elevated view of Lulworth Cove. Things to do. Grassland near Lulworth Cove.

Lulworth Cove Visitor Centre. Lulworth is considered one of the best places in the world to study geology with its amazing landforms and five types of rock. The Lulworth Estate is rich in wildlife. Thanks to years of considerate and planned farming, and the diverse landscape and rock types, we are home to all sorts of wonderful animals, plants and insects. Some of which can only be found in this very special place. My favourites. Lulworth Cove is a stunning natural cove located next to the village of West Lulworth in Purbeck.

It has formed by the sea breaking through a comparatively thin layer of hard Portland Stone that runs parallel to the shoreline. As such it is a very popular destination attracting up to half a million visitors each year. A large number of students visit the area on geology and geography field trips.

They study the great examples of the rock and cliff formations. At Stair Hole which is just a few hundred yards from the Cove you can see fantastic views of rock layers which have been pushed up and folded by earth forces.

There is a large car park at the top of a gently sloping road which leads down to the beach. Along the road there are a number of attractive shops, pubs and ice cream stalls to tempt you. There is also a very educational visitors centre which is located next to the car park. It has some brilliant displays showing how the area has altered throughout recent geological periods. Down on the beach itself you can walk right the way around the cove and explore the rock pools which are revealed at low tide.

On a sunny day the bright white pebbles and turquoise water give the beach a Mediterranean feel.