Jurassic Coast
Charmouth, Dorset: Discover the best fossil hunting spots - and where to eat when you need to refuel
Head to Charmouth for a fossil hunt, a delicious fish bar -and explore a wild windswept beach along this rugged, ever-changing shoreline on the Jurassic Coast.
Walk: Budleigh Salterton, Devon
Explore the Otter Estuary and a stunning section of the Jurassic Coast on this 5.8-mile circular route starting and ending at Budleigh Salterton in South Devon.
Walk: Branscombe to Beer, East Devon
If you’ve built up a thirst walking from Branscombe along Devon’s coastal cliffs and beaches to Beer, then you’re in luck – the tiny seaside village has a handful of traditional pubs, perfect for a well-earned pint.
Walk: Studland Bay and Old Harry Rocks, Dorset
For diversity and drama, few walks in Dorset can beat this circular coastal route from Studland Bay to Old Harry Rocks.
Guide to the Jurassic Coast: where to stay, what to do and best walks
Discover spectacular walks, go fossil hunting and relaxing on some of Britain's most beautiful beaches with a visit to the spectacular Jurassic Coast in Devon and Dorset.
Walk: Abbotsbury, Dorset
Take a walk through the Dorset countryside to a chapel overlooking the spectacular Jurassic Coast
Virtual escapes: Britain's shimmering shores
Discover magical marine life, beautiful beaches and awe-inspiring clifftops with our stay-at-home guide to the UK's most spectacular coastlines.
Dorset guide: where to visit, stay, eat and local walks
Explore the sweeping shoreline and fascinating geology of Dorset’s historic Jurassic Coast with our expert guide on the best places to visit in Dorset, places to stay and walking routes.
Take a trip to Beer, Devon
Explore a Devon village that’s a haven for fishermen, nestled in a dramatic cove on the Jurassic Coast
Walking in the footsteps of Mary Anning
The West Dorset shorelines that inspired the famous geologist Mary Anning still makes the ideal hunting ground for fossil-loving beachcombers.