Formed by the combined forces of the sea and a river swollen by melting ice at the end of the last Ice Age. Lulworth Cove is world famous for its unique geology and landforms including the Lulworth Crumple and Stair Hole.

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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July 11, 2024

Lulworth is considered one of the best places in the world to study geology with its amazing landforms and five types of rock.

lulworth.com/visit/places-to-visit/lulworth-cove/geology.

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Elevation 50 m

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

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1. Lulworth Cove – View of Durdle Door loop from West Lulworth

2. Stair Hole rock arches – Durdle Door loop from West Lulworth

3. View of Durdle Door – Lulworth Cove loop from Chaldon Herring

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