description Stair Hole Overview
Stair Hole is a small coastal feature just west of Lulworth Cove on Dorset's Jurassic Coast in southern England. Erosion has produced caves, arches, blowholes, stacks, and stumps around the inlet, while the exposed sedimentary beds display the tightly folded structure known as the Lulworth Crumple. The site is used to observe coastal erosion and the geological deformation of the Dorset coast.
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What is Stair Hole near Lulworth Cove?
Stair Hole is a small coastal feature just west of Lulworth Cove on Dorset's Jurassic Coast in southern England. It contains caves, arches, blowholes, stacks, and rock stumps formed by erosion.
Why are the rocks at Stair Hole so visibly folded?
The exposed sedimentary beds show the tightly folded structure known as the Lulworth Crumple. The folding is one of the clearest geological features of the coast near Lulworth Cove.
Can you walk from Lulworth Cove to Stair Hole?
Stair Hole lies immediately west of Lulworth Cove and is reached from the coastal paths around the cove. The route is part of the Jurassic Coast landscape, so uneven ground and cliff edges require care.
Is Stair Hole a good place to see coastal erosion?
Yes, the inlet shows several erosion forms in one compact location, including arches, caves, blowholes, stacks, and stumps. These features are visible because the sea has worked through the folded sedimentary rocks of Dorset.
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