Jurassic Coast
This 96-mile stretch of coast in East Devon and Dorset is England’s only natural UNESCO world heritage site. Ancient deep earth movements tilted the land here and subsequent coastal erosion reveals cliffs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, 185 million years of geological history. Lyme Regis is perhaps the highlight of several towns accessing the coast. It is here that Mary Anning made significant fossil discoveries in the early years of Paleontology, but it is also a setting in Janes Austin’s ‘Persuasion’. Further west, Chesil Beach also has literary connections as well as military, as this is where testing for the ‘Dambusters’ bouncing bomb was carried out in WW2. The Portland stone from which much of London is built is quarried from Portland Isle at the far end of Chesil Beach. The white chalk cliffs of Ballard Down mark the westernmost point of the Jurassic Coast as well as the end (or start) of the mighty Southwest Coast Path, star of the recent novel and film ‘The Salt Path’.
Photo Set
Over 200 photos and video clips taken from the length of the coast here. The natural beauty of the cliffs and beaches are the highlights, and these look particularly beautiful in the winter months. I have pictures of some of the significant towns and villages, such as Sidmouth, Lyme Regis and Beer. I can also shoot to spec in response to a written article, to ensure you get the images you need.
Season
All seasons, but particularly Winter