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Fossil Forest, Lulworth Cove

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Fossil Forest, Lulworth Cove

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    July 16, 2019

    Hiking

    The beach at the foot of Bindon Hill boasts the most complete fossil record of a Jurassic forest in the entire world. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its international significance, ‘Fossil Forest’ has lots of clearly visible fossils that are around 135 million years old. Look out for bowl-shaped stones, which are the remains of old trees and fossilised trunks.

    December 12, 2019

    Hiking

    Interesting place to see, if you want to see it remember that it's located on military range area and it's open to visit only in the weekends

    November 24, 2022

    Cycling

    150 million years ago, when Portland Stone was being formed, there was a worldwide drop in sea levels. This meant that areas that had once been underwater were able to …

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

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