Lulworth Cove and the Fossil Forest

Walks, England, Dorset

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  • Start the walk from the Heritage Centre. The X54 Jurassic Coaster bus stops here. There are toilets and lots of refreshment options.

    Step 1: Start the walk from the Heritage Centre. The X54 Jurassic Coaster bus stops here. There are toilets and lots of refreshment options.

  • Head towards Main Road, following the finger post for the cove. Cross the roundabout towards the pub.

    Step 2: Head towards Main Road, following the finger post for the cove. Cross the roundabout towards the pub.

  • Pass the pub and ice cream shops. Heading slightly downhill. There is no pavement here but few vehicles are allowed along this stretch.

    Step 3: Pass the pub and ice cream shops. Heading slightly downhill. There is no pavement here but few vehicles are allowed along this stretch.

  • Walk past the duck pond on the right.

    Step 4: Walk past the duck pond on the right.

  • Continue downhill past some holiday properties and public toilets on the right.

    Step 5: Continue downhill past some holiday properties and public toilets on the right.

  • A small stream will appear on the right with a very low wall. So watch out if you have small kids. I once saw an adder here too! 🐍

    Step 6: A small stream will appear on the right with a very low wall. So watch out if you have small kids. I once saw an adder here too! 🐍

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