What areas are in West Dorset?

Settlements with a population over 2,500 are in bold.

• Abbotsbury, Allington, Alton Pancras, Askerwell.
• Batcombe, Beaminster, Beer Hackett, Bettiscombe, Bincombe, Bishops Caundle, Bothenhampton, Bradford Abbas, Bradford Peverell, Bradpole, Bridport, Broadoak, Broadwindsor, Buckland Newton, Burstock, Burton Bradstock.

Where is the Jurassic Coast in Dorset?

What is the Jurassic Coast? The Jurassic Coast begins in Exmouth, East Devon, and continues for 95 miles to Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, Dorset. It is England’s only natural World Heritage Site, and was inscribed by UNESCO in 2001 for the outstanding universal value of its rocks, fossils and landforms.

What area does West Dorset cover?

1,082 km²
West Dorset District/Area

What towns are along the Jurassic Coast?

Places to Go

• East Devon. Exmouth. Exmouth is the western gateway to the Jurassic Coast.
• East Devon. Budleigh Salterton.
• East Devon. Sidmouth.
• East Devon. Beer.
• East Devon. Seaton.
• East Devon. The Undercliffs Reserve.
• West Dorset. Lyme Regis.
• West Dorset. Charmouth.

What is the largest town in Dorset?

Bournemouth
Population ranking

Where are the sandbanks in England?

Dorset
Sandbanks is a small peninsula crossing the mouth of Poole Harbour on the English Channel at Poole, Dorset, England.

Where is the best part of the Jurassic Coast?

Jurassic Coast: Top 10 Highlights

• Lulworth Cove.
• Durdle Door.
• Portland Bill.
• Chesil Beach.
• West Bay.
• Charmouth.
• Lyme Regis. Experience a bucket and spade seaside town with a more relaxed pace.
• Ladram Bay. Near to the western edge of the Jurassic Coast Site in East Devon is Ladram Bay.

Is Dorset expensive to live?

Dorset CC has some very attractive features like its high employment rates and incomes, however these come with expensive housing prices and a high cost of living.

What is the biggest town in Devon?

Plymouth
List of towns and cities in Devon by population

What celebrities live in Sandbanks Poole?

There are loads of famous people living in Sandbanks, especially former footballers and older pop stars. Footballers like Graham Souness, Harry Redknapp, Jamie Redknapp, and Tony Pulis all call Sandbanks their home.

Can you walk from Bournemouth to Sandbanks?

A walk from Bournemouth Pier to Sandbanks beach will not take you as long as you might think, although you do need to spare 2 hours and 20 minutes if you’re planning a round trip! This 3.5-mile walk offers endless, beautiful seaside vistas along the beach.

Is Jurassic Coast worth visiting?

England’s Jurassic Coast is one of the finest stretches of coastline in Europe, connecting the picturesque port town of Exmouth, East Devon, to the seaside resort of Studland Bay, Dorset. Between these two counties are a series of breathtaking beaches, coastal villages and natural rock formations well worth visiting.

Where is Dorset in the west of England?

Dorset is a county on the south coast of England, in the West Country.

What kind of geology is in West Dorset?

West Dorset lies in the heart of the Jurassic Coast, and offers a multitude of informative activities and entertaining experiences for all ages, interests and abilities. The area’s geology is well and truly Jurassic – muddy grey limestones that yield incredible fossilised treasure, and crumbly sandstones that produce towering golden cliffs.

Is there a free Google map of Dorset?

We offer downloads of the county map: Readers are welcome to print or display the maps for non-commercial purposes. Credit must be given to this website. A Google map of Dorset with the county border and coast is shown below. It includes towns such as Dorchester, Bournemouth, and Weymouth.

Where is Bournemouth in the West Country of England?

Bournemouth is a seaside resort town in the county of Dorset on the south coast of England. Weymouth is a town in Dorset, a county on the south coast of the West Country, in England. Portland is a town in Dorset, a county on the south coast of the West Country, in England.

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