Viewpoints · South West England
Jurassic Coast Viewpoint
In or near Abbotsbury.
Jurassic Coast Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Jurassic Coast Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency. Postcode area DT3.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Jurassic Coast Viewpoint is a notable viewpoint located in Abbotsbury, South-West England (postcode DT3). It overlooks the Chesil & The Fleet Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is situated within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.6607, -2.6185
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Abbotsbury
- Postcode
- DT3 4LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Official site
- abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n1757466972 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jurassic Coast Viewpoint?
- Jurassic Coast Viewpoint is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 4LA), in the parish of Abbotsbury.
- What is Jurassic Coast Viewpoint?
- Jurassic Coast Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jurassic Coast Viewpoint?
- Drivers can use postcode DT3 4LA.
- Is Jurassic Coast Viewpoint a protected site?
- Yes — Jurassic Coast Viewpoint is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Jurassic Coast Viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Jurassic Coast Viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Jurassic Coast Viewpoint?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 4LA. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.