Walking the Jurassic Coast

Walking the Jurassic Coast

Author: Ronald Turnbull

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2024-05-23

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1783622180

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A guidebook to 30 walks on the Jurassic Coast of Devon and Dorset. Covering the coast between Exmouth and Bournemouth, the walks are suitable for most walkers, with shorter routes alongside plenty of more challenging, full-day hikes. The walks range in length from 5 to 24km (3–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours. The majority of the routes hug the shoreline between Torbay and Swanage, while others venture inland on the Dorset Downs. 1:50,000 OS maps are included for each walk GPX files available to download The geology of this World Heritage Coastline is brought to life with timelines and cross-sections Local points of interest include Lulworth Cove and Chesil Beach


The Explorer's Guide to the Jurassic Coast

The Explorer's Guide to the Jurassic Coast

Author: Sally King

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9780954484514

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Features information, research, and facts from various locations and sites along the Jurassic Coast between Exmouth in Devon and Old Harry Rocks in Dorset. This guide details 185 million years of earth history in 95 miles of the coast.


Geological Pioneers of the Jurassic Coast

Geological Pioneers of the Jurassic Coast

Author: Andrew Goudie

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2022-11-25

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0197638082

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The Jurassic Coast in the United Kingdom is a World Heritage Site and one of the most significant geological and geomorphological locations on earth. Its geology, which dates from the Triassic through the Cretaceous Ages, features a remarkable fossil record, including the remains of dinosaurs. The Jurassic Coast also boasts extraordinary landforms, such as huge landslips, raised beaches, dry valleys, shingle barriers, and coastal lagoons. Many leading geologists, geomorphologists, and paleontologists have worked in the area, making the Jurassic Coast a nexus for the study of earth science. Geological Pioneers of the Jurassic Coast describes the importance of the site and examines the lives and achievements of over forty individuals who studied it. Progressing chronologically, the book tells the stories of early researchers, fossil collectors, geological mappers, stratigraphers, and paleontologists from the seventeenth century to today. These include such groundbreaking figures as Robert Hooke, Mary Anning, William Buckland, William Conybeare, Henry De La Beche, W.J. Arkell, and Joseph Prestwich. Written to appeal to both specialists and general readers, Geological Pioneers of the Jurassic Coast will be of interest to historians of science, geologists and geomorphologists, and students and visitors to the area.


Fossils of the Jurassic Coast

Fossils of the Jurassic Coast

Author: Samuel Scriven

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780993110719

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"This book is designed to take you on a journey through time as it explores the unique fossil record of the Jurassic Coast. It describes how life here changed and evolved during the Mesozonic Era and how fossils can be used to unlock Earth's history. As a guide it will help you to explore the World Heritage Site to discover these stories for yourself"--Page 2 de la couverture (verso de la première de couverture).


Geotourism

Geotourism

Author: David Newsome

Publisher: Goodfellow Publishers Ltd

Published: 2010-03-31

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1906884927

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Geotourism: the tourism of geology and landscape is a compilation of first class international research which provides insight into the many facets of this emerging subject, and comprehensively explores the nexus between landscape, geological phenomena and tourism.


GeoBritannica

GeoBritannica

Author: Mike Leeder

Publisher: Liverpool University Press

Published: 2016-12-05

Total Pages: 750

ISBN-13: 178046567X

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GeoBritannica concerns the geological legacy of Britain. It discusses the origins of these island landscapes and how people have used its material and shapes both practically and artistically.


Wessex: A Landscape History

Wessex: A Landscape History

Author: Hadrian Cook

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

Published: 2024-04-04

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 1803275367

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Wessex is famous for its coasts, heaths, woodlands, chalk downland, limestone hills and gorges, settlements and farmed vales. This book provides an account of the physical form, development and operation of its landscape as it was shaped by our ancestors. Major themes include the development of agriculture, settlements, industry and transport.


The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall

The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall

Author: Robert Andrews

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-03-21

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 0241307791

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Taking you to the historic cities of Devon and Cornwall, this Rough Guide shows you the galleries of St. Ives and local donkey sanctuaries in this updated guide, the ideal companion whether you're on a city break, beach vacation, or road trip. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local cathedrals. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating peninsula. The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall.