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Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast

11/28/2013

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We set off for a long drive to Lulworth Cove .......a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dorset. Locally known as the Jurassic Coast for the ancient striated cliffs, there is a mixture of different rock and soil types, making it popular for geology students. Ell had visited several times with his classes and was keen to share his knowledge.
West Lulworth Village has a mix of picturesque thatched roof cottages and old whitewashed houses lining the steep road down to the carpark. You have two options. Park in the village and walk up the steep path over the cliffs......or park on top of the cliffs above The Durdle Door.....a big arch sitting at right angles to the cliff and beach, worn away by the sea over thousands of years.

After a wander around Durdle Door you go back up to the cliff top and walk along the path, down the steps and arrive at the village carpark. I suggest this is the better option as you can then enjoy a very delicious ice cream, or have a coffee or lunch before wandering up to the cliff lookout for more picturesque coastal views of Lulworth Cove.
It was clearly a fishing village…. there were crayfish pots and fishing paraphenalia piled beside a stream that washed down to the beach. Kayakers  enjoyed  the  relative calm and safety  of the Cove, while tourists piled  into small motorboats for a whisk around the area. Lulworth is a great day trip or for those wanting a quiet place to stay .....there was a camping ground  and holiday cottages.

It is a beautiful  stretch of coastline.
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Beautiul Dorset Village Leaving Lulworth
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