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The coastline around Weymouth and up towards Swanage has long been recognised as having breathtaking scenery. The Jurassic Coast as it is now known provides some of the best waters to explore by kayak or canoe. Take a trip through time and see the magnificent geological structures from a different perspective. For information about routes or accompanied trips call the Secondwind Shop.
The coast around Weymouth to Kimmeridge is one of the best places to see trace fossils of dinosaurs - which provides evidence that the waters around Dorset formed a warm shallow sea - ideal for Jurassic marine life. The massive cliff at White Nothe, east of Ringstead, is dominated by Cretaceous Chalk and sandstone and dinosaur footprints can be found among the spectacular limestone coves and headlands of Purbeck and the Isle of Portland.
Turning left towards Poole you can paddle up to Kimmeridge alongside the tank firing range. Further on you pass Durlston Head where Dolphins can be seen in early Spring and then into Swanage Bay. If you are up to it the trip from Swanage around Old Harry Rock provides some challenging conditions - but with the bonus of seeing a stretch of spectacular cliffs and rock forms. Alternatively, if you turn right out of Lulworth Cove you can drift into the amazing enclosed pool of Stair Hole. On a sunny day the waters are so clear you can see the bottom and watch the wildlife such as spider crabs that crawl along the sea bed. Just around the corner is Durdle Door - famous on many a postcard - which offers some excitement to paddle through the gap. On towards Ringstead and a great place to stop is Bat’s Head - a spectacular blade-like buttress of chalk, over 30m high with a hole 3m wide at its base through which you can paddle. With Portland away in the distance - paddling along this stretch of coastline really doesn't get much better.
** Take care when kayaking or canoeing around the coastline as tides and weather can change with little notice. BCU LEVEL 3 SEA INSTRUCTORS WANTED! Would you like to join our growing force of BCU level 3 sea kayak instructors to act as guides along the beautiful Dorset Jurassic coast? Excellent rates of pay - possibly the best in the industry - earnings as high as £200 per day. Proof of BCU membership required. Call Terry on 01305 835301
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Launch from somwhere like Lulworth Cove and you have the choice of turning left or right depending on the weather and tides.
