Woodyhyde Campsite - Corfe Castle, Isle of Purbeck

The Jurassic Coast

The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site covering a 95 mile stretch of the picturesque Dorset and East Devon Coastline from Orcombe Point near Exmouth to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage. The area displays the best uninterrupted cross section through the Jurassic Period to be found anywhere in the world, bringing alive 180 million years of geological history. Many sections of this coast and countryside have been nominated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty ,Sites of Special Scientific Interest or Heritage Sites.

There are many special natural geological features to be found along the Jurassic Coast such as the famous barrier beach of Chesil which is over 17 miles long; the Blow Holes at Portland Bill;spectacular Sea Arches at Bats Hole, Durdle Door and Handfast Point; Sea Caves at Ladram Bay, Portland Bill, Blackers Hole, Isle of Purbeck, Ballard Down; and also the stunning Sea Stacks at Butter Rock, Ladram Bay, Mupe Rocks, Old Harry Rocks and St. Oswald’s Bay

Charmouth is the best and safest place to look for fossils. The recommended way to find fossils is to look carefully amongst the rocks and pebbles on the beach when the tide is falling. Common finds are ammonites, belemnites, or possibly a fragment of ichthyosaur bone. Regular events & guided fossil hunting walks take place from the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre and the Lyme Regis museum.

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