Mini Guide to England

Guilherme Ribeiro | February 21, 2018

Interesting Sites and Natural Wonders

Durdle Door

Located on the Jurassic Coast, which stretches from Devon to Dorset, Durdle Door is indeed a natural wonder! The “door” is actually a limestone arch, which eroded throughout the years and its name, Durdle, comes from the Old English “thirl,” meaning drill or bore.

It’s a popular attraction for those visiting Bournemouth, a seaside resort just 50 minutes away by car. Many visitors tend to do the 30-minute walk and also see Lulworth Cove, a UNESCO Heritage Site where clay and greensand eroded forming a fantastic landscape.

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Lake District

When you consider there are over 30 bodies of water with a surface of at least 0.1 square kilometers, it’s easy to understand why the region is called the Lake District. However, officially, there’s only one lake, Bassenthwaite Lake, while the others are called waters, meres, and tarns.

The area is perfect for those looking for boating, sailing, or even wakeboarding adventures. The Lake District is also home to four Michelin-star restaurants and it’s an ideal place to try English ales as Cumbria has more microbreweries than any other county in the UK.

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