Its coastline has examples of many erosional and depositional landforms. For example:. The area around Swanage is made up of bands of hard and soft rock. The soft rock is made of clay and sands, and the hard rock is chalk and limestone. The bands of soft rock erode more quickly than those of the more resistant hard rock leaving a section of land jutting out into the sea, called a headland. The areas where the soft rock has eroded away, next to the headland, are called bays.
Swanage Railway runs through the Isle of Purbeck and is six miles long steam railway that follows an older route that also takes you through to Corfe Castle, an iconic landmark in the countryside close to Swanage. In August every year the Swanage Carnival takes place which includes a week long celebration with the main procession of floats and dancers, firework displays, live music, marathon and regatta. Ireland Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland.
Scotland North Scotland South Scotland. See Parkopedia for a map and parking charges. The seafront at Swanage is flat, with ramps onto the beach. Accessible toilets are available on Shore Road, Swanage Pier and elsewhere in the town. The gently sloping beach has a clearly marked designated swimming area. Although there are no lifeguards, beach wardens and RNLI lifeguards patrol in summer. You can also hire a cottage in the area with holidaycottages. For a full list of local options, visit our Accommodation page.
You can admire the beautiful chalk sea stacks of Old Harry Rocks to the north, the magnificent undulating rocks of Dancing Ledge to the west, and the precipitous drop of Durlston Head to the south. Pick up a Purbeck OS Map from our online shop and plan your perfect day out. Durlston Country Park offers imposing views of limestone sea cliffs which sweep round into two bays, where rocks record the entire Cretaceous period. Located one mile south of Swanage, the country park is a acre countryside paradise with stunning views, hay meadows and coastal downland, the historic Great Globe and a wealth of bird and wildlife including regular sightings of dolphins.
When you arrive, just follow the Timeline serpentine path from the car park as it winds its way gently to the Castle, taking you on a journey through 4. Created more than million years ago, here you can stand where once roamed giant sauropods, leaving hundreds of impressions in the tidal lagoons of the late Jurassic period which have since dried and become preserved in limestone.
The Jurassic Coast Trust runs regular guided walks to the quarry, led by our expert volunteer Ambassadors. For dates of upcoming walks, visit our online shop. Swanage has featured in a couple of works by notable British authors. Places to Go. East Devon.
West Dorset. Weymouth and Portland. Weymouth Portland Ringstead. Jurassic Coast Map. Walking the Jurassic Coast. Beach modelling has shown that the effect of the outfall structure as a groyne precludes the need to replace the two groynes to the south of the outfall jetty which were removed during the recharge scheme. Coastal management issues here include:. The potential impact of any coastal defence works on Swanage's tourism, inshore fisheries, offshore wrecks, archaeological value and the aesthetic and landscape quality of the coastline.
Process Unit Management. Purbeck District Council. Swanage Bay old rock groyne c. This groyne is no longer visible but there are other examples around the southern section of Swanage Bay. The SMP Review has been undertaken by consultants on behalf of.
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