A beautiful coastal walk in the south-west has been dubbed the UK’s ‘most picturesque’
The United Kingdom has plenty of stunning coastal walks, but one has come out top of the list of picturesque coastlines to take a stroll this summer.
As searches for staycations and coastal trails increase, it’s clear that many Brits are hoping to stay local when it comes to booking a holiday this summer.
With this in mind, footwear brand Fitflop has researched 50 popular coastal walks, ranking them in accordance with Instagram data, TikTok posts, and the percentage of five-star reviews on Tripadvisor – with Dorset’s Jurrasic Coast topping the list.
More than 200 million years old, the Jurassic Coast, which is the 95-mile stretch from Old Harry Rocks at Studland Bay in Dorset to Exmouth in East Devon, was England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains one of only four in the UK.
The Jurassic Coast is one of the heritage sites best known for its prehistoric remains, making it the perfect location to visit for any fossil hunters.
The best spots for finding fossils are on the Dorset stretch of coastline, between Lyme Regis and Chartmouth, with discoveries dating back to the Jurassic and Cretaceous, between 65 and 200 million years ago.
There are also numerous museums dedicated to fossils and dinosaurs in the towns near the coastline, including the Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life in Kimmeridge, the Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester, and the Lyme Regis Museum, where you can learn about the life of fossil hunter Mary Anning.
One of the most iconic landmarks on the Jurrasic Coast is the Durdle Door, a natural arch formed of limestone that stands vertically out of the sea. Other highlights include the stunning Lulworth Cove, Ladram Bay, and the Golden Cap.
Dotted along the coastline are several Ancient castles and Roman forts. The ruins of Corfe Castle in Wareham, which was founded by William the Conqueror and was destroyed during of English Civil War, are a two-hour walk from the Old Harry Rocks.
If a long walk isn’t quite up your street then Corfe can also be visited by travelling on Swanage Railway’s steam trains.
Another option is Lulworth Castle, which was built between 1588 and 1609, and still stands today. The castle is just three miles from Lulworth Cove, so it can make for a rather short detour from your coastal walk.
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