Jurassic Coast: England's 95-Mile UNESCO World Heritage Coastline

The Jurassic Coast (Exmouth to Studland Bay, Dorset/Devon) is globally distinctive for:

  1. Geological Heritage: Continuous 185-million-year sequence (Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous)—a "walk through time."
  2. Iconic Landforms: Durdle Door (limestone arch), Lulworth Cove (crumpled strata), Old Harry Rocks (chalk stacks), Golden Cap (highest south coast cliff).
  3. Fossil Richness: Ammonites, belemnites, marine reptiles, dinosaur footprints—exposed by erosion.
  4. Natural Beauty: Cliffs, coves, beaches, fossil forests—stunning scenery for hikers and scientists.
  5. UNESCO Status: Designated 2001 for outstanding universal value in earth science.

It's a living laboratory of coastal geomorphology and paleontology.

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