Durdle Door
Not sure about the weather today as we head off to the Jurassic Coast.
It’s only a modest 90 minutes before we arrive at the spectacular Durdle Door, by now the weather is looking risky, but what the hell.
I just love being on the coast, don’t mind where, as long as I can see, hear and smell the sea. I grew up on the South Coast and probably took for granted the environment I had around me. I don’t think you really appreciate what you have until, it’s gone. I remember when I first joined the RAF, I met people that had never ever seen the sea before. But I digress 
It’s a fairy steep descent to the beach area from the Durdle Door Holiday Park – (The main access and parking area) and as we stepped down the lightning flashed and the thunder roared, with the clouds looking just a little ferocious. But there was blue sky yonder so no turning back.
Durdle Door is probably one of, if not the most photographed landscapes along the Jurassic coast. Formed as the seas eroded the softer rock behind the layers of Portland Limestone. The Man O’ War beach adjacent to the door is a fantastic place to explore the many layers of rock formed over a mere 140 million years. So if you fancy a little geology, this is a must see place.
The beach looks pretty protected and sheltered by the door and looks the ideal spot for a spot of bathing and a good old picnic. (Don’t carry too much though, it’s a trek up on the return leg)
There are joyous views and walks along the Jurassic Coastline, so give yourself time to really appreciate what the area has to offer.
The walk back up is a great way to test the power and health of your lungs but well satisfying when you reach the top. Don’t worry about the audience sat in their cars – their not watching you as you struggle with those last few steps, the’re here for the view. (I think)
