Blogs from Lulworth Cove, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

"Leave life alone", is something a friend said this week. I was so taken by the sentiment I took the liberty of writing it down and quoting it here. It is oft said that when we get out of our own way and allow life to be as it is, magic happens. As indeed it did with this spontaneous trip to the Jurassic Coast, which on arrival was just as beautific beneath the autumnal clouds and rain as it was in the surprisingly warm mid October sunshine. Did I plunge into the cold clear waters of Durdle Door on both occasions? Yes. Skin bitingly cold, gratitude for the moment, for the day and for this life kept me warm inside. I stayed at the delightfully cosy Bear hotel, soaked in the bath, ate dinner and later ... read more

We set off early to make the most out of our daytrip to Dorset. We get down to Durdle Door in good time, arriving at around 9:15am. We actually got down a little earlier than expected as luckily the roads were clear. I've been to Durdle Door many times, but never this early. It is actually worth getting down at this time as there are hardly any people around and given it is an Easter weekend with good weather you know it will get packed here later on. It is Jovie's first time ever seeing the sea, so whilst we are parked up overlooking the coast I hold her up so she can see the sea, as she probably wont see it when we are walking around with her in the baby carrier. Durdle Door is ... read more

Do Lulworth Cove dojechałyśmy o 13.30 i miałyśmy tylko godzinę i pół na cieszenie się pięknymi krajbrazami. Wjazd do wioski był niesamowity i zaskakujący. Ulica była raczej wąska i kręta ale najwieksze wrażenie zrobiły na nas stojące wzdłuż drogi stare domy z XVII wieku, z dachami pokrytymi trzciną. Takie domy są typowym krajobrazem w malowniczym Costwolds, ale tutaj się tego nie spodziewałam. Od razu czujesz jak byś cofnął się w czasie. W 2013 roku Lulworth liczylo 160 mieszkańców. Droga z parkingu do zatoki wiodła przez centrum i nie zajęła więcej niż 5 min. Zatoka jest większa niż myślałam, otoczona wapiennym skałami. Plaża jest niestety kamienna. Poszłyśmy na urwisko by zobaczyć zatokę z góry. Widok był piękny. Poszłyśmy jeszcze wyżej i widok był jeszcze piękniejszy. Idąc dalej w górę doszłyśmy do szczytu z którego zobaczyłyśmy Stair Hole, ... read more

Durdle Door is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Dorset’s coastline near Lulworth Cove. One day this limestone arch will disappear as others before. After arriving in to car park, went to Lulworth Cove by walk. Be prepared its take while to get there by walk. Nice welcoming place with many refreshments places and souvenirs. Fairy tale cottages are giving special air to the place. From Lulworth Cove you can get boat to take you around cliffs too. Refreshment done, walking back and enjoying amazing coast views. Few tricky steps down and here we go, Durdle Door arch in its full glory. And yes swimming allowed just be careful.... read more

The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site on the English Channel Coast of Southern England, and stretches from Orcombe Point near Exmouth in East Devon to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage in East Dorset, with a distance of 153km (95 miles). The Jurassic Coast consists of Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Cliffs, spanning the Mesozoic era, documenting 180 million years of geological history. The site shows excellent examples of landforms, e.g. the natural arch at Durdle Door, the cove and limestone folding at Lulworth Cove, all of which are accessible by the bus from Wool station. On arrival at Lulworth Cove village in May 2007, we ambled through the circle-shaped bench at Lulworth Cove and looked at the amazing landform, i.e. Stair hall. A series of rough tides ruthlessly hit the rock of Stair Hall. The ... read more