Visit the Jurassic Coast

The landscape along the Jurassic Coast is absolutely stunning. It is one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, partly due to the numerous spectacular rock formations. The rocks along the coast have been carved into striking shapes by the sea. One of the most famous is Old Harry Rocks, an interesting formation that dates back as far as 20,000 years. Many of these formations can be reached on foot, allowing you to enjoy more of the beautiful countryside of the region.

The rocks along the Jurassic Coast cover the whole of the Mesozoic Era, which includes the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. As such, there are some excellent opportunities to find fossils dating back to these ancient times. Many fossils of animals and plants have been found in the area, providing a rich insight into life on Earth millions of years ago.

You may be able to find some yourself if you go on a fossil hunting expedition. Find out where the best places to go searching are when you arrive.

If you want to stay on the Jurassic Coast, one of the best places to book your Dorset Holiday Cottage is in one of the many Gateway Towns. These include Lyme Regis, Charmouth, West Bay, Seaton and Beer, and they are all geared up to receive visitors who want to explore the area.

You can find a Tourist Information Centre in each of these towns, and you can use this as a starting point to discover more about the region.

Walking is the perfect activity to enjoy in this area, and there are many walks that you can do. One of the best is the South West Coast Path National Trail, which runs the length of the coast, but you can also just walk a part of it.

Along this walk you will see impressive rock formations, tall cliff faces, stunning views and fascinating geology. You can go on a guided walk or just do it yourself – follow the acorn symbols and you can’t go far wrong.

There are many attractions that are popular with visitors to the Jurassic Coast. Here are a few that you may want to visit during your holiday.

Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve is a beautiful area that you can explore on foot. Walk though beautiful woodland, spot wildlife and enjoy spectacular views.

Abbotsbury Swannery is a colony of mute swans that is open to the public. You can even feed the swans by hand if you visit at the right time of the day.

The Fossil Forest in Dorset is an ancient forest that is 144 million years old and the trees have been fossilised. It is the best fossil record of any Jurassic forest to be found in the world.

Chesil Beach is an 18-mile-long pebble beach that is separated from the mainland by Fleet Lagoon. It is a beautiful place that is perfect for a day out.

Other highlights in the areas include Durlston Head, Lulworth Cove, Weymouth SEA LIFE Tower, Beer Caves, Golden Cap, the Isle of Portland – and much more.

The Jurassic Coast is one of the most important geological areas in the world. It is not only unique for its rocks because it is also a fantastic place to visit on a holiday. If you want to enjoy numerous attractions, stunning scenery and the great outdoors, start planning your holiday to the Jurassic Coast and discover it for yourself.