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27 May 2012
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	South \| Lulworth Cove

Lulworth Cove is known world-wide for its remarkable geology and geomorphology. Throughout the area surrounding the cove there are excellent examples of exposures of folded Jurassic and Cretaceous rock strata.

At Stair Hole. the rocks have been forced up and contorted into the Lulworth Crumples.

The area is home to a diverse range of natural life, particularly butterflies. Lulworth has its own butterfly species, the Lulworth Skipper, discovered near Durdle Door in 1832.

As well as its natural history, Lulworth is also a popular location for swimmers and divers.

Lulworth Cove Facts

address:	Lulworth Estate, East Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5QS
tel:	Lulworth Estates - 01929 400352 Weymouth Tourism - 01305 785747
fax:	Weymouth Tourism - 01305 788092
email:	estate.office@lulworth.com
prices:	Free of charge.
open:	Open all year.
parking:	Yes, including disabled parking. Parking is at the main pay and display Lulworth Cove Car Park. Lulworth Cove is 200 metres from the main car park down a gently sloping road.
access:	The track to the cove is tarmac, but the gradient means that assistance may be needed for wheelchairs. Access is good to the tea/coffee bars on route down, and the cafe at the cove is also accessible.
toilets:	Yes. A disabled toilet is located 30 metres from the cove.
food:	Yes - café on the beach.