Jurassic Coast: England's 95-Mile UNESCO World Heritage Coastline
The Jurassic Coast (Exmouth to Studland Bay, Dorset/Devon) is globally distinctive for:
- Geological Heritage: Continuous 185-million-year sequence (Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous)—a "walk through time."
- Iconic Landforms: Durdle Door (limestone arch), Lulworth Cove (crumpled strata), Old Harry Rocks (chalk stacks), Golden Cap (highest south coast cliff).
- Fossil Richness: Ammonites, belemnites, marine reptiles, dinosaur footprints—exposed by erosion.
- Natural Beauty: Cliffs, coves, beaches, fossil forests—stunning scenery for hikers and scientists.
- UNESCO Status: Designated 2001 for outstanding universal value in earth science.
It's a living laboratory of coastal geomorphology and paleontology.