If you want historical rock formations, beaches for miles and some scenic walks (with the fraction of the price of a trip to Bali) then head to the SOUTH COAST OF ENGLAND!!
As part of an EXPLORING ENGLAND series I am creating on my channel, I am visiting places across England to see if they're really worth your hard earned cash and precious time!
So I am kicking off with a visit to the JURASSIC COAST! It is down as one of the best spots to visit in England and I can definitely see why! It's formed of three main natural attractions - Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and the Stairhole; which are all beautiful and unique. We went in January (off-peak season) which proved to be a great idea as we had the place almost all to ourselves! But bring some layers as the coastal winds can be a bit cold even on a lovely clear day.
GETTING TO THE COAST
We took a straight train from London Waterloo to Wool Station. The train was fast, although stopping at many stations in between. It took around 2.5 hours to get to Wool station and upon arrival the next bus was in 50 minutes!? We tried calling an Uber and local taxi companies with no success. We realised that the transport system here is definitely not as frequent or accessible as in London. But, thankfully a very helpful taxi lady pulled up and offered us a ride. The drive was about 7-10 minutes and cost us £15 (there is parking options for people driving to the Jurassic coast). She dropped us off at the Lulworth Cove entrance and we stopped to have a small bite to eat at the cafe opposite the visitor centre. The cafe was pleasant and the cashier was nice and talkative.
LULWORTH COVE and STAIRHOLE
After our break we made our way upwards to the left to visit the Stair Hole and Lulworth cove. We spent about an hour at the Stairhole taking pictures of the rock formations, trying to get a good selfie and figuring out if we could make it down to the rocky beach (we didn't find a way down). After spending so much time at the Stair Hole, we decided to see the Lulworth cove from the top of the hill but not make our way down to the Cove. But, if you have time then I would definitely recommend visiting the Cove. It is very close to the Stair Hole - around a 5 -10 minute walk down a sloping path.
DURDLE DOOR
We made our way to the right of the entrance following a path up to a seemingly easy hill to climb... But do not be fooled! Either I'm terribly unfit or this hill is a workout in itself! But the views made it all worth while. Once we got over the hill, we were greeted with more stunning views of rolling hills and the shore below. The walk towards Durdle Door was mostly a pleasant flat trail with some small inclines and descents. Just before arriving at Durdle Door there were really nice views down on to the shore line and some Cove like beaches with some more gorgeous rock formations. On arrival at Durdle Door, we were stunned at the wonderful views of the infamous limestone arch, crashing waves and beautiful coastline. We decided to take the steps down to the pebbled beach and explore the length of the coast. I looked for small fossils and bones but I had no luck in finding anything! Once we explored the Beach we made our way back up the stairs and walked along the hills. Again, providing great views of the whole area. But, I was defeated by a huge hill that I just couldn't muster the energy to climb. Max continued up without me and had a peep over the other side to see if it was worth the journey. There were more rolling hills and sea views but nothing that really pushed me to continue up that monster hill. So it was time to head back to the start. We had worked up quite an appetite so we went to a restaurant just opposite the entrance. The food was tasty and the service was good. We had a nice candle lit table by the window. After our meal we called the taxi lady to get a lift back to the station. While we were waiting for her we had a sneaky second peak of the view from the Stair Hole and it did not disappoint! It was a wonderful sight and I wish we could have stayed a bit longer but the trains weren't that frequent so we had to leave in time for the next one. The taxi lady brought us back to Wool station in good time. The train arrived perfectly on time and was also fast back to London.
FINAL THOUGHTS
It was a lovely day out that I would recommend to anyone willing to face the monster hill haha. The only negative was the price of the train tickets. They were approx. £75 each! A bit on the expensive side if you ask me. But, I guess it was worth it in the end.
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