Mupe

Just look at that. 185 million years of strata, Earths' ancient geological history on show, representing the entire Mesozoic era. It's no wonder that the Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage site; a landscape of international geological importance, particularly the section between Mupe Bay and Dungy Head, where the strata is buckled and folded highlighting the raw power our planet is capable of. Mupe was our destination this morning, such a lovely spot, and what a lovely day for it. I've always loved this place, it's wild and rugged, with moods that change with the weather; welcoming today, though in stormy conditions another place altogether.

Stair Hole

Stair Hole just west of Lulworth Cove. The Isle of Purbeck is home to some globally important and unique geology, hence it's World Heritage status; to have such a landscape on your doorstep is a blessing; a blessing I've long been grateful for.  An island connected by land, adjacent to an urban sprawl and yet somehow retaining an air of wild isolation used associate with isle; a rugged landscape where the elements of earth and water collide, and natural magic reigns.

Colourful layers of time

A fallen boulder afforded us a colourful view of the layers of time.