Cliffs and Coves on the Jurassic Coast

Cliffs, Arches and Coves

The geology that earned World Heritage status: sea stacks, rock arches, fossil forests and hidden coves.

Cliffs, Arches and Coves — Map

A

Durdle Door

This iconic natural limestone arch stands along the dramatic cliffs and beach of the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth.

Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada / cc-by-2.0

B

Old Harry Rocks

These dramatic chalk sea formations, including a stack and a stump, jut into the sea at Handfast Point on the Isle of Purbeck.

Chris Downer / cc-by-sa-2.0

C

Stair Hole

Attraction

Priya Tailor / cc-by-4.0

D

Pulpit Rock

A distinctive coastal rock feature situated at Portland Bill on the southern tip of the Isle of Portland.

Michelle Harding / cc-by-sa-4.0

E

Bat’s Head

Attraction

Nigel Chadwick / cc-by-sa-2.0

F

Dancing Ledge

Attraction

G

White Nothe

William / cc-by-sa-4.0

H

Fossil Forest

Located east of Lulworth Cove, this geological site preserves the ancient remains of a submerged forest dating from Jurassic times.

Michelle Harding / cc-by-sa-4.0

I

Man O' War Cove

A sandy beach and cove on the Dorset coast, sheltered by rocky, steep headlands.

Charlesdrakew / pd

J

Winspit

A coastal cliff along the Dorset shore known as a spot for climbing.

Qwfp / cc-by-sa-3.0

K

Golden Cap

A prominent coastal hill and cliff rising over the English Channel between Bridport and Charmouth.

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