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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

Stair Hole

In or near West Lulworth.

Free admission

Stair Hole — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Stair Hole sign - geograph.org.uk - 436345

Hugh Venables — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wool · 7.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Stair Hole is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Stair Hole is a geological formation located in South-East England. It is known for its unique coastal scenery and rock formations, which are a result of erosion processes. The site is part of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6181, -2.2527
District
Dorset
Parish
West Lulworth
Postcode
BH20 5RH
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Wool7.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stair Hole?
Stair Hole is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5RH), in the parish of West Lulworth.
What is Stair Hole?
Stair Hole — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Stair Hole?
The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5RH.
Is Stair Hole a protected site?
Yes — Stair Hole is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Stair Hole free to visit?
Yes, Stair Hole is free to enter.
How do I get to Stair Hole?
The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5RH.