Top Things to do in South West England
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Top 10 Geologic Formations in South West England, England
Discover the best top things to do in South West England, United Kingdom including Jurassic Coast, Geoclastica, Rainbow Spirit Crystal Shop, Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Crook Peak, Roughtor, Cheesewring, Burrington Combe, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, Sharkham Point.
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1. Jurassic Coast
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5.0 based on 220 reviews
We offer professional guided walks, tours and fossil hunts anywhere along the full length of the Jurassic Coast and surrounding areas. There is so much to be discovered within the World Heritage site. Not only is there 95 miles of breathtaking coastline, but delve a little deeper and you can physically 'walk throught time' as it reveals 185 million years of life on earth, showcasing the three Dinosaur periods known as Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous. Let us guide you through time so you can experience the wonders that are to be discovered along the way...... We pride ourselves as being Ambassadors for the Jurassic Coast. Plan your walks with us and get the most from your visit, Learn more about the geology and fossils of this world famous coastline. Walks and tours can be tailored to suit all ages and abilities. They are led by a trained & experienced Coastal Leader. Walks and tours can be arranged for individuals, couples, families or groups.
Reviewed By 997DanielC - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
If you want to avoid paying for parking you can park your cars higher up the hill and walk down to see the sights of the South English countryside. Once you reach the famous coast you'll see it is filled with rocks, watch your step because you can slip and maybe twist your ankle. Look up at the cliffs next to you and you'll history that dates back 80 million years back when dinosaurs still walked the Earth. You can also see that the cliff is in layers, each one piled on top of each other and showing a different time period. Surprisingly when you touch the stone it feels soft and brittle as it easily breaks off in your hands, sometimes some will rain on your head from above. Keep your eyes open and you may even find some real fossils trapped in huge rocks or in the cliff itself; the fossils are of sea creatures called ammonites.Keep walking out to the sea and you'll be surprised by how far you'll get since the rocks are hidden beneath the water, it almost looks like you're walking on the water. Follow the rocks around the edge of the cliff and you'll find some great photo opportunities suck as large rocks sitting on their own in the water that you can jump over too. Once you've finished here there is usually an ice cream van and a Mexican food van nearby, or you can go to the nearby village and visit a pub. Across the road is a museum all about the dinosaurs that had once lived here which takes about an hour to explore.
2. Geoclastica
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
Bude Geological Walks are led by Dr Roger Higgs (DPhil Oxon 1986), who has travelled the world for 30 years as a consultant geologist and continues to do so. In the 1980s Roger studied the spectacular Bude cliffs for his doctoral thesis, and now chooses to live here, 300 yards from the Atlantic surf, running his one-man consultancy Geoclastica Ltd. 'Bude Geo-Walks' operate all year (except when Roger is called overseas), departing on Thursdays at 2pm from Bude Tourist Information Centre. These fascinating 2-hour guided strolls examine Bude’s dramatic cliffs, made of hard sandstone and mudstone beds, zig-zag folded by England colliding with France 300 million years ago, before dinosaurs existed. Geo-Walkers learn how these beds were first deposited as soft sand and mud in tropical “Lake Bude”, home to Bude’s own unique fossil fish, Cornuboniscus budensis, unique in the world and now on display in Bude Castle museum. Bespoke private Geo-Walks are also available, in English or Spanish.
3. Rainbow Spirit Crystal Shop
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Rainbow Spirit is the crystal shop in Wadebridge - a sanctuary of stones, jewellery, incense and gifts, valued by crystal lovers and mineral collectors locally as well as visitors to the area. They hand pick minerals and crystal healing goods, offer knowledgeable advice and specialise in minerals and crystals from Cornwall's mining heritage, tin mines, clay pits and quarries.
4. Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Stanley5899 - Taunton, United Kingdom
There's a quiet beauty, a calm and gentle peace about these hills. We often walk from Lydeard Gate, or Crowcombe Gate a bit further North. Easy walking among beautiful combes and hills, loads of tracks and paths to follow, and never more than a few other humans in view. We must have clocked up several hundred miles all told - but we never tire of this wonderful landscape.
5. Crook Peak
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Work2TravelUk
Lots of options for circular walks, amazing views from the peak and well defined paths. Always a good idea to have an OS rather than rely on following logic! Wild ponies and roaming sheep so keep dogs close. Pubs at Cross and Axbridge for sustenance or get a picnic from the co-op in Ax and eat it up there with the view (taking rubbish home to keep it pristine up there)
6. Roughtor
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 283lucyb
Once we'd managed to find the car park, we had a brilliant walk exploring the peaks of Roughtor. The terrain is challenging but not horrendous, and the surrounding wildlife is lovely. Brilliant views at the top and a nice chat with the wild ponies on the way down! Well worth it.
7. Cheesewring
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
The Cheesewring, located in Bodmin Moor, is one of many menhirs, or prehistoric circle of standing stones, which is approximately 3,500 years old.
Reviewed By places2seeplaces2go - England, United Kingdom
Visited North Cornwall in October 2020 & just catching up with reviews. The Cheesewring is an amazing granite formation that looks as if if is going to topple over at any moment !!! It's really hard to believe they are naturally caused & not manmade. Plenty of free parking in the village of Minions. Walk is ok although a few rocky & steep sections. Amazing views.
8. Burrington Combe
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Bristolbabber
Great walk at Burrington Ham off the beaten track in the Mendips. Very small car park. Dogs love it here all those interesting smells not found in the city. Access muddy in wet weather but once on the grass it's fine. Violets, scabious, thyme etc scattered across the grass in spring and summer, blackberries in late summer. Often see buzzards overhead and there are great views from the top of the rocky outcrop. Mostly level walking but no seating areas. No toilets. There is an ice cream van in the summer. Generally pretty deserted but be aware of horse riders and cattle who have been brought in for conservation grazing.
9. Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
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4.5 based on 4,014 reviews
Reviewed By joeandstacey2015 - Greater London, United Kingdom
The walk due to social distancing is about 20 minutes over undulating terrain The walk was lovely and scenic and the view when you arrive at the costal path is well worth it The walk along the cliff top was excellent with stunning views over the sea towards Bournemouth The famous Durdle Dor was simply stunning and beautiful Man o war bay on the northern side is beautiful also We recommend early morning start to avoid the busy period and the endless stream of people heading down to the beaches It’s no wonder this place is one of the most photographed place in the UK! Well worth the effort to go.
10. Sharkham Point
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