Best of European Union » Durdle Door http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Durdle Door natural wonder on the Jurassic Coast | United Kingdom http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/23/durdle-door-natural-wonder-on-the-jurassic-coast-near-lulworth-in-dorset-united-kingdom/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/23/durdle-door-natural-wonder-on-the-jurassic-coast-near-lulworth-in-dorset-united-kingdom/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:49:41 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=773 Just outside of Dorset, England, along the famous Jurassic Coast is where you will find the Durdle Door. Over the years the natural limestone arch has attracted countless visitors to the area. While the geological formation sits on a privately owned estate of more than fifty square kilometres, the general public is allowed access. Durdle […]

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]]> Just outside of Dorset, England, along the famous Jurassic Coast is where you will find the Durdle Door. Over the years the natural limestone arch has attracted countless visitors to the area. While the geological formation sits on a privately owned estate of more than fifty square kilometres, the general public is allowed access.

Durdle Door, Dorset, England, UK
Durdle Door, Dorset, England, UK by W. Lloyd MacKenzie

The vast majority of Durdle Door is composed of limestone which is why over the centuries it has slowly eroded away to form the arch. Its mammoth size however has led to its popularity over the years. Countless people have made their way to Durdle Door and to enjoy the English countryside.

The limestone rock formation has appeared in a number of music videos over the last few decades which have increased its popularity. One of the more popular videos is the Tears for Fears’ Shout video which was filmed on location in and around Durdle Door. Also, Pink Floyd fans have seen an image of the rock formation in the lyric books supplied with every “The Division Bell” album sold.

The rock that the Durdle Door is composed of stretch for great distances in every direction. They can be found hundreds of meters inland as well as out in the sea. Those who visit the Durdle Door will also be able to see the Bull which is located just off shore. This has been determined to be a continuation of the rock that the door itself is made of.

Durdle Door, Dorset Coast, England, UK
Durdle Door, Dorset Coast, England, UK by W. Lloyd MacKenzie

While there are many things to see and do in England, many people make the choice to head out into the countryside to get as far away from the hustle and bustle of life in London. While there are many great attractions in the capital city, some of the best destinations in the country are not.

There are countless castles and other ruins of days gone by that can be found in and around the area where the Durdle Door is located. The area known as the Jurassic Coast is one of the more popular destinations in the country.

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]]> http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/23/durdle-door-natural-wonder-on-the-jurassic-coast-near-lulworth-in-dorset-united-kingdom/feed/ 0 Lulworth Cove – beautiful natural attraction at Jurassic Coast, Dorset, England http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/22/lulworth-cove-dorset-united-kingdom/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/22/lulworth-cove-dorset-united-kingdom/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:49:04 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=771 Along the Jurassic Coast, just outside of the small village of West Lulworth is where you will find the popular Lulworth Cove. More than half of a million people visit the cove every single year; most people visit it between the months from July to August. Nearby the cove is where you will also find […]

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]]> Along the Jurassic Coast, just outside of the small village of West Lulworth is where you will find the popular Lulworth Cove. More than half of a million people visit the cove every single year; most people visit it between the months from July to August. Nearby the cove is where you will also find the popular Durdle Door Arch.

The cove has attracted countless visitors not only because of its beauty, but also because of its mysteries. The rocks that form the walls of the cove consist of bands of rocks which over the years have formed parallel to the coastline.

Lulworth Cove and surroundings, Dorset, England, UK
Lulworth Cove and surroundings, Dorset, England, UK by Arpingstone

The cove entrance is nothing more than a small gap that has been eroded away between some bands of limestone. Since the limestone is the most resilient of the shoreline rocks, it is found most abundantly in the area. The cove itself was once