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Jurassic Coast - The Jurassic Coast is a truly outstanding place to explore Earth’s history, the evolution of life and the natural processes that shape our world.
The Jurassic Coast is a hugely diverse and beautiful landscape underpinned by incredible geology of global importance. In 2001 it became a World Heritage Site. 252 million years ago: This area of the Earth’s crust was stretching and sinking. As it sank, layers of sediment piled one on top of the other to form rocks. First in baking deserts during the Triassic Period (252
201 million years ago) and then in the Jurassic period (201
145 million years ago), sea level rose and changed the desert into a tropical sea. At the close of the Jurassic sea levels fell, a forest grew then died and was buried beneath the sediments of lagoons swamps and rivers. This was the start of the Cretaceous (145
66 million years ago. During this Period, earth movements tilted the rock layers to the east. The rocks pushed up in the west were eroded. Soon, the sea rose again and during the rest of the retaceous sandstone and Chalk were laid down across the region, burying the tilted layers of older rock. Since that time erosion has carved this remarkable rock record into the landscape we see today.
Through this coastline’s unique geology, visitors can understand the profound environmental changes that occur across millions of years of time. The fossils of strange and terrifying extinct creatures that tumble from its cliffs have the potential to change the way we see the world. And out of its rock falls, landslides and storm-battered beaches we gain insights into the creation of the coastline itself.
In short, the Jurassic Coast is a truly outstanding place to explore Earth’s history, the evolution of life and the natural processes that shape our world
The different rocks crammed into this 95-mile stretch of Dorset and East Devon coastline create a wonderfully varied landscape. There are opportunities here for many different and unforgettable experiences, from lazy-summer beach days and family BBQs to soul-stirring walks in wind-swept winter.
The landscape of the Jurassic Coast is a feast for the senses. Its stories stimulate mind, body and soul. It captures our imagination and invites us to find a sense of belonging, to return again and again to experience all it has to offer.
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- Entry to any meusum or other Historical sites
- Gratuities
The Jurassic Coast serves as an exceptional gateway to study the history of Earth, the evolution of organisms, and the natural activities shaping our planet. Fossils provide invaluable lessons about the world of ancient times. On the Jurassic Coast, fossils play an instrumental role in illustrating how wildlife developed and underwent alterations through the span of 185 million years. The coast houses the remnants of early dinosaurs and pterosaurs, forests that existed even before the evolution of the first flowers, and aquatic reptiles of enormous size, possessing a ferocity surpassing even that of a T-Rex. Lulworth Cove is an attractive destination for individuals of all age groups. This picturesque hidden cove’s formation is a result of continental collision and the emergence of the Alps. A walk along the South West Coast Path at Lulworth Cove promises a splendid experience, treating you to gorgeous panoramas of the Jurassic Coast. Heading along the coast path to Lulworth Cove’s east will lead you to the fascinating geological shapes of Worbarrow Bay and the deserted village of Tyneham with its air of mystery. To the west, you can discover the famous Durdle Door.
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