On the south coast, between Weymouth and Poole.
Site Description
The Lulworth Range comprises more than 2,830 hectares. The Range is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Amongst the grasslands abutting the walks lies a multitude of wild flowers including Cowslip, Milkwort, Scabious and Wild Parsnip. In the summer months, a chorus of grasshoppers and crickets can be heard and the whole area abounds with a variety of flora and fauna.
As with much of the Dorset coast, this section of the coastline is important for its geological interest. There is a mixture of limestone, chalk sands and clays, and in many places you can see spectacular folding with clear distinctions between the different aged rock strata.
Access Opportunities
The Dorset Coast Path runs through Lulworth Ranges. There are also a number of circular walks within the Ranges, including walks featured in Related links.
There are car parking facilities at Whiteway and Tyneham. Picnic facilities are also available at Whiteway car park.
Worbarrow Beach is open to the public when the Ranges are open.
Red flags are flown/lamps are lit to indicate live firing during which time access is prohibited to the live firing Range Danger Area.
These firing times are subject to last-minute change, please phone 01929 404819 to listen to an answering machine that will give up-to-date access information to callers.
Please note that the exhibitions in Tyneham School and Tyneham Church are open from 10.00 until 16.00.
OS Map References
Landranger Sheet 19 (Dorchester & Weymouth) 1:50,000
Outdoor Leisure sheet OL15 (Purbeck & South Dorset) 1:25,000