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[[File:Cliffs and coast below Dungy Head - geograph.org.uk - 693028.jpg|thumb|Cliffs and coast below Dungy Head]] |
[[File:Cliffs and coast below Dungy Head - geograph.org.uk - 693028.jpg|thumb|Cliffs and coast below Dungy Head]] |
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[[File:Dungy Head - geograph.org.uk - 8513.jpg|thumb|View from Dungy Head looking south eastwards towards [[Lulworth Cove]]]] |
[[File:Dungy Head - geograph.org.uk - 8513.jpg|thumb|View from Dungy Head looking south eastwards towards [[Lulworth Cove]]]] |
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'''Dungy Head''' is a coastal promontory located west of [[Lulworth Cove]] on the [[Jurassic Coast]] in [[Dorset]], [[England]].<ref name="west">West, Ian. [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~imw/dungy.htm Dungy Head, St. Oswald's Bay and Man O' War Head near Lulworth Cove]; ''Geology of the Wessex Coast. of Southern England'', 2 April 2009.</ref> It forms the eastern end of St Oswald's Bay. It is composed of [[Portland stone]] strata. The surrounding area is popular for coastal walks, which yield impressive views.<ref>[http://www.go4awalk.com/userpics/johndyason8.php St Oswald's Bay and Dungy Head from Durdle Door], The South West Coast Path.</ref> Cliff-climbing however is dangerous and not recommended.<ref name="west" /> |
'''Dungy Head''' is a coastal promontory located west of [[Lulworth Cove]] on the [[Jurassic Coast]] in [[Dorset]], [[England]].<ref name="west">West, Ian. [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~imw/dungy.htm Dungy Head, St. Oswald's Bay and Man O' War Head near Lulworth Cove]; ''Geology of the Wessex Coast. of Southern England'', 2 April 2009.</ref> It forms the eastern end of [[St Oswald's Bay]]. It is composed of [[Portland stone]] strata. The surrounding area is popular for coastal walks, which yield impressive views.<ref>[http://www.go4awalk.com/userpics/johndyason8.php St Oswald's Bay and Dungy Head from Durdle Door], The South West Coast Path.</ref> Cliff-climbing however is dangerous and not recommended.<ref name="west" /> |
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==Pinion Rock== |
==Pinion Rock== |
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'''Pinion Rock''' ({{coord|50.6188|-2.2642|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline|name=Pinion Rock, Dorset}}) is a rock that lies out to sea close to Dungy Head. |
'''Pinion Rock''' ({{coord|50.6188|-2.2642|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline|name=Pinion Rock, Dorset}}) is a rock that lies out to sea close to Dungy Head. |
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== See also == |
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* [[St Oswald's Bay]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 22:01, 9 October 2018
Dungy Head is a coastal promontory located west of Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England.[1] It forms the eastern end of St Oswald's Bay. It is composed of Portland stone strata. The surrounding area is popular for coastal walks, which yield impressive views.[2] Cliff-climbing however is dangerous and not recommended.[1]
Pinion Rock[edit]
Pinion Rock (50°37′08″N 2°15′51″W / 50.6188°N 2.2642°W) is a rock that lies out to sea close to Dungy Head.
References[edit]
- ^ a b West, Ian. Dungy Head, St. Oswald's Bay and Man O' War Head near Lulworth Cove; Geology of the Wessex Coast. of Southern England, 2 April 2009.
- ^ St Oswald's Bay and Dungy Head from Durdle Door, The South West Coast Path.
50°37′08″N 2°15′40″W / 50.6189°N 2.2611°W
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