Description
The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site is England's first
natural World Heritage Site - it is known as The Jurassic Coast. It
covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset,
with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history.
World Heritage status was achieved because of the site's unique insight
into the Earth Sciences as it clearly depicts a geological ‘walk through
time’ spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Tucked away in the south eastern corner of Devon, is the beautiful,
unspoilt Axe Valley. At the mouth of the River Axe is the friendly,
coastal resort of Seaton.
The mile-long beach at Seaton is excellent for water sports, from sailing and swimming, to diving and windsurfing.
Seaton's
unique tramway runs inland, along the Axe estuary, to the medieval
market town of Colyton and is perfect for birdwatchers, transport
enthusiasts or those who simply want to watch the beautiful riverside
scenery glide by. Next to the tramway is the new Seaton Marshes Nature
Reserve. The installation of a viewing hide and wheelchair-friendly
paths means this beautiful area and its wildlife - wildfowl and wading
birds in winter; dragonflies and butterflies in summer - are now easily
accessible all year round.
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