Jurassic Coast and Durdle Door in Executive Vehicle Private Tour

Overview

The Jurassic Coast The name comes from the best known of the geological periods found within it. The Jurassic Coast stretches 96 miles (154 km). It is truly an outstanding place to explore Earth’s history. The evolution of life and the natural processes that shape our world. Fossils teach us about prehistoric life. Along the Jurassic Coast fossils help to show how life adapted and changed as 185 million years slowly passed. The Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods make up the Mesozoic Era, the age of giant reptiles and dinosaurs. The Jurassic is famous for its marine habitats and dinosaurs like Allosaurus and Stegosaurus. The cliffs around Lyme Regis constantly crumble and slip into the sea, revealing fossils from the ancient Jurassic past of 180 million years ago. Take a fossil hunting walk and discover the fossilised remains of giant ichthyosaur, plesiosaur, belemnites and ammonites that can be found on the beach. Do not forget to pack your swim suits.