Durdle Door (sometimes written Durdle Dor [1]) is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, England. [2] It is privately owned by the Weld family, who own the Lulworth Estate, [3] [4] but it is also open to the public.

Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch located on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England. The arch, along with the surrounding coastline, is part of the Lulworth Estate and is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.

Durdle Door is a shore accessible salt water dive site, located in Dorset, United Kingdom. This dive site has an average rating of 4.00 out of 5 from 3 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 26-30ft/8-9m. The average visibility is 21-25ft/6-8m.

Durdle Door is probably the most famous stone arch anywhere in the world. It was created when the sea pierced through the Portland limestone around 10,000 years ago. Looking west over the beach, isolated stacks out at sea show where an older coastline once lay.

The magnificent natural limestone arch was formed when the power of the waves eroded the rock and forged a hole through the middle. The name Durdle is derived from an old English word ‘thirl’, which means to pierce, bore or drill. As you look towards …

Aug 4, 2024 · Standing on the clifftop above Durdle Door, with sweeping views along the coastline over the ancient archway, is breathtaking. The craggy, 10,000-year-old arch rises majestically out of the sea, the white limestone forming a contrast against the blue of the water.

Jun 27, 2020 · The magnificent Durdle Door arch is one of Dorset's greatest landmarks. Spend a day exploring the shingled beach that surrounds Durdle Door whilst taking in the spectacular views of Man O’War Cove and the Jurassic coastline!

Durdle Door is part of the Jurassic coast which stretches ninety-five miles across the south of England. It is famous for its beautiful arch carved out of the limestone rock that makes up the coastline of this dramatic seascape.

Durdle Door (sometimes written Durdle Dor) is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, England. It is privately owned by the Welds, a family who owns 12,000 acres (50 km 2) in Dorset in the name of the Lulworth Estate. It is open to the public.

Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset. The name Durdle is derived from the Old English word 'thirl', meaning bore or drill. It is privately owned by the Welds, a family that owns 12,000 acres (50 km2) of the Lulworth Estate.