Jurassic Coast

Road Links

If you plan to visit the Jurassic Coast by car, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the best routes available in advance of setting out, as the roads (especially during peak holiday times) do get busy. 

East Devon

From the M5 the East Devon section of the Site is serviced by the A3052 providing access to all Gateway towns from Sidmouth To Lyme Regis. Exmouth is serviced by the A376. The B3178 links Exmouth to Budleigh Salterton. The network of smaller county lanes is ideal for the cyclist, who can also make use of Bridleways. The Coast Path is open to walkers only.

West Dorset

From Lyme Regis the A3052 joins the A35 at Charmouth. This road continues to Bridport. From Bridport the delightful B3157 offers excellent views of the Coast from Devon in the west to Portland in the East.

Purbeck

From Poole the A351 to Wareham feeds into the A352 from which many smaller B roads allow access to the site.

Find out more about road links at AA Route Planner.

Wareham

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum;
Boat Trips

Poole

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum;
Boat Trips
Close to:
National Trust Site - Brownsea Island

Swanage

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum;
Boat Trips;
Visitor Centre
Close to:
Visitor Centre - Durlston Head

Bournemouth

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum;
Boat Trips

Christchurch

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum;
Boat Trips;
Visitor Centre

Kimmeridge

Visitor Centre

Corfe Castle

Norden Park and Ride

Langton Matravers

Museum
Close to:
National Trust Site - Dancing Ledge

Studland

Visitor Centre
Close to:
National Trust Site - Studland Bay;
National Trust Site - Old Harry Rocks

A352

Connects Wareham to Dorchester (Portland area)

A351

Connects Wareham to Kimmeridge (via Grange Road), Langton Mantravers (via Crack Lane) and Swanage

A35

Connects Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wareham (via A351) and Dorchester (Portland area)

142

Bus Route 142

150

Bus Route 150

X53

Jurassic Coast Bus Route X53

SWCP

South West Coast Path

Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Regional, National and International airport

Main Line

South Coast Main Line

Swanage Steam Railway

Norden Park and Ride

Visitor Centre

Visitor Centre Icon

Information Centre

Tourist Information Centre

Museums

Museums

Boat Trips

Boat Trips

National Trust

National Trust Locations

Jurassic

Jurassic Period

Cretaceous

Cretaceous Period