Rock pools on the beach at Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset


As the tide ebbs in Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, part of the Jurassic World Heritage Coast, numerous rock pools appear amongst the limestone ledges, revealing fascinating marine life and fossils, making this beach one of the best in the country for rock pooling.


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Location: Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, UK
Photo credit: © Barrie Sheerman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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