The Jurassic Coast is England’s only natural World Heritage Site. It was listed by UNESCO for its universal value of its rocks, fossils and landforms. Beginning at Orcombe Point in Exmouth in Devon, it extends for 95 miles to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage in Dorset.
The Jurassic Coast is one of the most popular destinations in Britain, drawing visitors from all over the world. In 2001, the coastline became listed as a World Heritage Site, and it is said that the rocks record around 185 million years of the Earths history. Whatever the season, the Jurassic Coast provides opportunities for many different and unforgettable experiences, from lazy beach and BBQ days in the summer to brisk wind-swept walks in the winter.
Durdle Door beach is one of Dorset’s most photographed beaches on the Jurassic Coast. It has a natural arch, formed from a layer of limestone that stands almost vertically out of the sea.
