New Forest, Dorset and Isle of Wight
The New Forest lies within the county of Hampshire, on the south-central coast of England, and includes Britain's smallest National Park with it's he rare blend of open heathlands and ancient woodlands.
Dorset's 150 mile coastline follows the English Channel to the south and forms the Jurassic Coast, designated a World Heritage Site in December 2001.
The Isle of Wight, England's largest island is located in the English Channel and separated from the mainland 5 miles away by the Solent. It has 57 miles of coastline. Slightly more than half of the island, mainly in the west, is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscape of the AONB is diverse being made up of five different sub areas which together consist of 11 distinct types of landscape. This diversity is the special attraction of the island leading to its oft-quoted description of "England in Miniature".
Read MoreDorset's 150 mile coastline follows the English Channel to the south and forms the Jurassic Coast, designated a World Heritage Site in December 2001.
The Isle of Wight, England's largest island is located in the English Channel and separated from the mainland 5 miles away by the Solent. It has 57 miles of coastline. Slightly more than half of the island, mainly in the west, is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscape of the AONB is diverse being made up of five different sub areas which together consist of 11 distinct types of landscape. This diversity is the special attraction of the island leading to its oft-quoted description of "England in Miniature".
12 / 25
Luccombe Bay - Isle of Wight
Luccombe Bay is at the foot of Luccombe Chine which is a wooded coastal ravine south of the village of Luccombe. The Chine is at the eastern end of the island Undercliff landslip. A small fishing community existed at the foot of he Chine until 1910, when the settlement was destroyed by a landslip. Many Islanders use Luccombe Chine and the surrounding cliffs as a place to gather thoughts and de-stress. Luccombe Chine is generally regarded as one of the most mysterious and spiritulist places in the world after the hours of darkness.
Area of Outstanding Natural Beautyseacoastalseascapebeachislandislecoastlinebaycliffscoastal erosion
- No Comments