Fax: Tel: E-Mail:  Lulworth Cove, is situated upon the south coast of England and is notable for its geology and geomorphology is the most-visited geological locality in Britain. It is also extreamly beautiful, and is a treasured aspect feature of our coastline. There are excellent exposures of folded Jurassic and Cretaceous strata and on the cliffs to the east is the Fossil Forest with an ancient soil and tree remains. The Lower Cretaceous, Purbeck Formation is contorted into the Lulworth Crumples at Stair Hole and the spectacular coast around here has caves, natural arches as at Durdle Door, sea-stacks and high vertical Chalk cliffs. LINK  As a result of the superb geological and geomorphological features and because the locality is of easy access and can take coach parties, Lulworth Cove is visited by large numbers of geologists and geology and geography students. It is one of the most geologically visited places in the UK. It has good facilities for visiting geologists, including a heritage centre (next to the car and coach park as seen in the first image) and shops with books, maps and guides. It is a very popular tourist area and pubs and cafes are situated in the village near to the cove. |
