This panoramic image of Lulworth Cove was taken very late in the day, around 7:30pm. I had just taken some pictures of Durdle Door and then hoofed it over the hill to try to catch Lulworth cove before the sun went behind the cliffs. I managed it. Just. But was quite out of breath by the end. You have to do the hike to know just how much these hills on the south coast of Dorset go up and down.

Lulworth Cove - West Side - Lulworth visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Lulworth Cove - West Side' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Dorset.

A panoramic picture taken from the west side of Lulworth Cove just below the cliffs that lead to Stair Hole, famous for the Lulworth Crumple. Lulworth Cove is a world famous cove, not only as a site of outstanding natural beauty, but also as a classical text-book example of sea erosion through hard rock (in this case limestone) to softer rock (clay) behind it, leading to the development of a circular with a narrow entrance. Such coves provide natural protected anchoring places, and not surprisingly there are always yachts and boats at anchor or moored in the bay. Fishing has played a long part in the history of Lulworth. This area has become a major tourist attraction and there area numerous hotels and Bed and Breakfast (B&B) places scattered around. Many people walk over the hills to Durdle Door and Man o'War. On the way over there are panoramic views over Lulworth and the cove along the main path, while those walking up to the very top of the hill are rewarded with panoramic views over the hills of Dorset. Lulworth and the surrounding area are part of a World Heritage Site and the Jurassic Coast.

Lulworth Heritage Centre (Tourist Information Centre)
Lulworth Cove
Dorset
Tel 01929 400587

Lulworth and Lulworth Cove is on the south coast of Dorset, about 18 miles west of Swanage (A531, then B3070 roads), and 15 miles east of Weymouth (A 353, then A 352, turn left onto Water Land and High Street).