Woodyhyde Campsite - Corfe Castle, Isle of Purbeck

The Jurassic Coast

The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site on the coast of southern England. The site stretches from Orcombe Point near Exmouth in East Devon to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage in East Dorset, a distance of 95 miles. Chartered in 2001, the Jurassic coast was the second wholly-natural World Heritage Site to be designated in the United Kingdom.

The Jurassic Coast consists of Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous cliffs, spanning the Mesozoic Era the coastline brings alive 180 million years of geological history. Within the Isle of Purbeck are two of the unique geological features which show excellent examples of different landforms. These being the natural arch at Durdle Door, the cove and limestone folding at Lulworth Cove.

Vist the offical website for more information about the Jurassic Coast.