Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
The most iconic view of Durdle Door, standing just west of the feature along the Southwest Coast Path.
Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
Another stunning view of Durdle Door, along with the stellar blue waters of the Atlantic contrasting against the slightly reddish-colored sand of the beach.
Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
The Lulworth Coast is comprised of five different types of rock. Many of the bluffs are chalk, but you can also witness greensand (a type of layered sandstone), Wealdan clay (a fossil-laden combination of clay and sand), Portland stone, and others.
Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
For the daring, approach the edge of the cliffs, just not too close. The mixture of limestone and chalk can make the stability a bit difficult to predict.
Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
The gradient color of the ocean is spectacular everywhere on this walk, going from bright turquoise in the shore shallows to deep teal and navy.
Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
Hiking out onto the steep-walled, chalky bluffs of Bat's Head. The small rock outcrop far in the distance is Durdle Door.
Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
Even on beautiful sunny days with blue skies such as this, the wind can be quite vicious on these high bluffs. If a headwind is present, be prepared for a moderate hike, leaning toward strenuous.
Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
Durdle Door has changed relatively little in the past several thousand years, despite the constant erosive seawaters bashing against it. This is because it is comprised of Portland stone, an ultra-durable, fine-grained limestone mixed with ammonite fossil
Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
Start your hike by making a slight detour from the car park down to the seashore in Lulworth Cove itself. Or take a brief respite here in the middle of your loop and refuel with some excellent ice cream sold by the seaside ice cream stand.
Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
From Bindon Hill, looking west along the coast line that the entirety of this hike follows.
Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
Looking ahead at one of the steeper climbs of the hike. The trails in this region all run so remarkably close to the edge of the cliff, making for a thrilling experience, especially on particularly windy days.
Amber McDaniel
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02/28/2017
Standing just west of Lulworth Cove looking back at the quaint village nestled right between the bluffs. Notice the impossibly green grass of England, even in February.