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Beautiful landscape, perfect for lovely, nature-based hikes.

Beautiful view of the bay from here. Top!

To the east of the cove lies the famous Fossil Forest. This unique site features fossilized moulds of ancient tree stumps and a fossil soil from the Jurassic-Cretaceous boundary (around 135 million years ago). It offers a remarkable glimpse into a prehistoric landscape. Access to the Fossil Forest may sometimes be restricted due to its proximity to an army firing range, so it's advisable to check firing times before visiting.

185 Million Years of Earth's History: The 95-mile stretch of coastline, from Orcombe Point in Exmouth to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage, exposes a continuous sequence of rocks spanning the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era. This makes it the only place on Earth where such a vast and sequential record of geological time is easily accessible.

Short walk but interesting destination if you enjoy history

This early Iron Age hillfort, taken over by the Romans when they invaded, has double and triple ramparts. The parallel double ramparts on the east and west flanks are connected along the northern border and are unmistakably visible. Because the cliff face acted as defence, it is probable that there were never ramparts along the southern end. Hut circles are visible within the interior of the fort. During a minor excavation in 1939 fragments of Iron Age pottery, as well as sling-stones and bones were found in a pit near the western entrance. Subsequent landslides have revealed the floor of the hillfort. The continual ground disturbances at the southern fringe increase the possibility of further archaeological finds. However, the twin hazards of the cliff erosion and the possibility of unexploded military shells from the Lulworth Ranges command extreme caution.

The area around the Bay is owned by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Lulworth Ranges are part of the Armoured Fighting Vehicles Gunnery School, where tank and armoured vehicle training takes place. The ranges, which are more than 2,830 hectares (7,000 acres), stretch along the coastline between Lulworth Cove to just west of Kimmeridge. Admission to the bay from the sea is prohibited.

All of the beaches in Purbeck were covered with concrete blocks known as dragon’s teeth. These square-pyramidal fortifications were designed to slow the movement of tanks and mechanised infantry in the event of a German invasion. Over 5000 mines were laid on the beaches in Purbeck.