Stair Hole is a small cove where you can see the extraordinary folds of limestone strata known as the ‘Lulworth Crumple’. The unique rock structure was created during the Alpine orogeny and exposed by subsequent erosion.

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June 11, 2023

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Stair Hole is a small cove where you can see the extraordinary folds of limestone layers known as the 'Lulworth Crumple'. The unique rock structure was created during the Alpine orogeny and was exposed by subsequent erosion.

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Willem VS

June 11, 2023

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Fairly easy to access via the path for wheelchairs.

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Elevation -10 m

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Location: West Lulworth, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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