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Isle of Portland |
Isle of PortlandOne of the Isle of Portland's most famous attractions is the Portland Bill Lighthouse which has a visitor centre and superb opportunities to explore this special part of the Dorset coastline to enjoy fabulous scenery.Be warned: there are 153 steps to the top of the lighthouse! |
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| The Isle of Portland has a rich quarrying heritage and who hasn't
heard of Portland Stone, arguably the World's most famous quality building
stone, but did you know about the Dinosaurs? Seen from much of Dorset's coast, and recognisable from its steep limestone cliffs, rising to 500 feet at the northern end, and forming a four mile long wedge shape right on its southernmost extremity at Portland Bill.
The island is connected to the mainland by the shingle strip of Chesil Beach and its coast footpath will bring you among resident seabirds such as fulmars, guillemots, kittiwakes and, if you are lucky, perigrine falcons. A wide variety of rich maritime plantlife, including Dorset botanists favourite, the rare Portland Sea Lavendar, and butterflies abound. A European ornithological landmark, Portland is an important bird spotting location at migration time. |
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