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Fossil Forest

Posted onJuly 4, 2012July 4, 2012Leave a comment

Located just to the east of Lulworth Cove inside the military firing ranges the fossil forest is one of the highlights of the “Jurrasic Coast.” Towards the end of the Jurassic period the sea level dropped creating a group of islands surrounded by salty lagoons. Read More …

CategoriesLandscapes, Natural HistoryTagsFossil Forest, Fossils, Lulworth

Dancing Ledge

Posted onOctober 27, 2011October 27, 2011Leave a comment

A spectacular area named after the rocky ledge of the former quarry on the outskirts of  Langton Matravers. In Spring the chalk downs above the seacliffs are home to 75% of the UK population of Early Spider Orchids, in addition it’s the most southerly breeding Read More …

CategoriesFlora, Landscapes, Natural History, SeashoreTagsAnemones, Dancing Ledge, Early Spider Orchid, Langton Matravers, Rockpools, Sponges

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