[6] Behind this is a 120-metre (390ft) band of weaker, easily eroded rocks, and behind this is a stronger and much thicker band of chalk, which forms the Purbeck Hills. Both Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are popular tourist destinations, so it is recommended that this walk is done in the early morning or outside of the tourist season. Where are polar and tundra environments located? The folded limestone strata known as the Lulworth crumple are particularly visible at Stair Hole. For other uses, see. Similarly, as part of the implementation of the Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009) a network of potential marine conservation zones has been surveyed throughout English waters (with similar schemes being undertaken in Scotland and Wales), many of which include data from the white ribbon zone. The area suffers from trampling from its many visitors. Secondly, erosion of concordant coastlines results in the formation of coves while the erosion of discordant coastlines results in headlands and bays. Can you list the top facts and stats about Lulworth Cove? The wide part of the cove is where the weak clays and greensands have been eroded. The only problem we had was when it started raining, coupled with strong winds it gets very cold. Visiting "Durdle Door" First requires you arriving on the A352. In Lulworth they are no longer like this. Opportunities and Challenges in the Sahara Desert, Opportunities and Challenges in the Thar Desert, Opportunities and Challenges in the Western Desert. What are these? The cove has formed as a result of bands of rock of alternating geological resistance running parallel to the coastline (a concordant coastline). What are the effects of economic development in Nigeria on quality of life? The entrance to the cove is a narrow gap in the limestone bands, formed by wave action and weathering. In 1811 the first Ordnance Survey map of the area named it as "Dirdale Door". The sea has carved the core out, Portland limestone forms the barrier entrance to the cove as its more resistant. Lulworth cove is especially beautiful and can be slightly quieter than Durdle Door most days. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. What are the effects of deforestation in the Amazon?