Explore the Coast: Walk Through Time

Each gateway to the coast introduces a new story, exciting discoveries and a different perspective on time. This section highlights, from west to east, the unfolding interests in the ‘Walk through Time’. Tread softly…… Breathe deeply…..

Lyme Regis: The Great Fossilists

Mary Anning (1799-1847) lived all her life in Lyme Regis and has been described as ‘the greatest fossilist who ever lived'.

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Charmouth: Discovering Fossils

Fossils are the remains of animals and plants that have been preserved in stone.

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Around West Bay: West Dorset Cliffs

The West Dorset coast from Lyme Regis to Burton Bradstock is a beautiful landscape of cliffs and landslides, including Golden Gap - at 191 metres, the highest cliff on the south coast of England.

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Chesil & the Fleet: The Great Beach

Chesil is one of the finest barrier beaches in the world. It is made up of pebbles and shingle and has stood up to the full force of the Atlantic for thousands of years.

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Portland: An Island of Stone

The Isle of Portland is home to Portland Stone, probably the most famous building stone in the world.

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