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	Ecoenhance - Good Practice Guide - Durlston Country Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Durlston Country Park and the superb quality of the coastal landscape are important to people when choosing their holiday - 25% of all visitors cited the Park as a major reason for their visit to Purbeck.
		Furthermore, while the Park may not be the sole reason for a visit to Purbeck, for 75%+ of visitors, it may, nonetheless, be an important factor in their choice.
		Durlston would appear to be an example of ‘win win’ management: An internationally important landscape and wildlife resource is conserved, visitors and residents are provided with a recreational facility, the local community has an opportunity to be involved in the management and the local economy gains considerable benefits.
	www.arcmanche.com /ecoenhance/gpg_durlston.htm (733 words)

	Durlston Country Park from Virtual Swanage. The largest online quide to swanage and the isle of purbeck (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Durlston Country Park is the nature reserve on the coast south of Swanage.
		The park covers over 260 acres of land that is home to many different species of animals, birds and reptiles.
		The park was set up in the 1970's after it was selected to be Dorset first country park.
	www.virtual-swanage.co.uk /textonly/page.aspx?s=todo&p=durlston (313 words)

	Durlston Country Park on AboutBritain.com
		Durlston is a fabulous 113 hectare (280 acre) countryside paradise, consisting of sea-cliffs, coastal limestone downland, haymeadows, hedgerows and woodland.
		Durlston Castle is a Victorian folly built in the 1880s by George Burt.
		Durlston is a gateway to the newly designated World Heritage Site (which runs from Old Harry in the east to Exmouth in the west).
	www.aboutbritain.com /DurlstonCountryPark.htm (496 words)

	Durlson Park main page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Park was established in the 1970s by Dorset County Council, and 30 years of careful management by the Ranger team have resulted in a superb site that everyone can enjoy.
		The reason for Durlston's natural riches lies in a combination of geography, geology, history and careful management which has created a mosaic of nationally important wildlife habitats : sea-cliffs, downs, ancient meadows, hedgerows, woodland even dry-stone walls each with their characteristic plants and animals.
		Durlston is a good starting point from which to explore the wider Purbeck coast, and is a key access point to the spectacular South-west Coast Path.
	www.durlston.co.uk /main.asp?pg=moreabout (834 words)

	Country Parks in the New Forest area, a tourist guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		As country parks are a popular destination for many people we have listed some of the more popular parks in and around the New Forest area.
		Durlston Country Park is situated 1 mile from the coastal town of Swanage.
		Royal Victoria country park is set on the edge of Southampton Water and the Solent runs along the the whole of the park's shoreline.
	www.new-forest-tourism.com /country%20parks.htm (583 words)

	Durlston Country Park - geology and wildlife in a managed environment.
		Durlston Country Park - geology and wildlife in a managed environment.
		In the same year the Victorian folly Durlston Castle was built by the eccentric local George Burt as part of his grand plans for the Durlston Estate.
		At the other end of the estate is Anvil Point Lighthouse which was also built in the same year and serves to remind us of the ultimate untameability of the environment and those who lost their lives in the shipwrecks the coast has seen.
	www.accesslanguages.co.uk /pb2k/durlston.html (298 words)

	Durlston Country Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The park has a mosaic of habitats hosting a wide biodiversity being largely free from agriculture use for centuries.
		The underlying rock (geology) is limestone so the majority of the park is calcareous grassland, probably created about 1000 years ago by clearing of oak forest, hosting a range of wild flower species and associated animals such as butterflies.
		There were few open cast mine quarries, and none in Durlston, but there are many mine shafts across the landscape, notably Tilly-Whim Caves in a dry glacier meltwater valley.
	read-and-go.hopto.org /Dorset/Durlston-Country-Park.html (293 words)

	Nettleship Sawyer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Durlston Country Park is a 288 acre paradise consisting of sea cliffs, coastal limestone downlands, hay meadows, hedgerows and woodlands.
		The Park is under management by Dorset County Council who work in partnership with the National Trust and manage this coastal area.
		Durlston is also designated as Heritage Coast, Special Area of Conservation and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
	www.nettsawyer.co.uk /durlstoncastle.asp (855 words)

	Durlston Country Park on the Isle of Purbeck
		Durlston Country Park on the Isle of Purbeck
		Durlston Country Park is located just south of Swanage at the south eastern end of the Isle of Purbeck at Durlston Head.
		The cliffs at Durlston were also used as a quarry (The one on this picture is called Tilly Whim Quarry), but they are now closed as the cliffs have become too unstable.
	www.armin-grewe.com /holiday/purbeck/durlston.htm (178 words)

	durlston (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Plans to create a wildlife area and observation hide next to the Visitor Centre are underway, along with the construction of a marine observation shelter on the clifftop, to replace the vandalised dolphin hut.
		The aim of the project is to increase 'accessibility for all' to the rich wildlife habitats of Durlston, and to encourage visitors to take time to observe wildlife - both on land and at sea.
		The site chosen for the wildlife area is already a good spot for bird watching and it is hoped a pond, stone and log piles, bird feeders and minimising disturbance will enhance an excellent area for observation, which will be accessible for all including wheelchair users.
	www.greenlink.co.uk /durlston.htm (185 words)

	Durlston Country Park
		Durlston Country Park is situated high on the cliffs on the south east corner of Purbeck.
		Friends of Durlston is a thriving support group of nearly 1000 volunteers, which was established in 1988 to strengthen the close links between Durlston Country Park and the local community.
		Park duties - running the information desk, assisting with clerical and conservation tasks, conducting wildlife surveys, repairing dry stone walls...
	csweb.bournemouth.ac.uk /oldcoastlink/durlston.htm (349 words)

	Anvil Point to St. Aldhelm's Head and Durlston Head - Geology Field Trip Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The stretch of coast between Durlston Head and St. Aldhelm's Head is clearly shown with the major coastal localities such as Dancing Ledge, Seacombe and Winspit.
		Durlston Country Park is a good place for a group and so too is Dancing Ledge (much used by groups of rock climbers).
		The Durlston Country Park Information Centre is SZ 032773 and is easily found by driving from Swanage to Durlston Head.
	www.soton.ac.uk /~imw/anvil.htm (3900 words)

	Country park - Links Country Park Hotel and Golf Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Peatlands Country Park was the first of its type in the British Isles and was Peatlands Country Park Derryhubbert Road Dungannon Co. Tyrone BT71 6NW
		Country park with lakes, boating, fishing, caravans, climbing and play areas.
		Emberton Country Park is situated on the A509 road, one mile south of the
	www.globaldragnet.com /gd/country-park.html (258 words)

	`Dangerous' trees in park are to be felled - This Is Dorset (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Park rangers are removing the non-native trees to encourage native species to thrive as part of a new management plan for the woodland.
		Senior park ranger Robin Plowman said: "Normally if a tree is well away in woodland and not near public footpaths we like things to take their course, fall down and rot away.
		With the acquisition of the lease of Durlston Castle by the South West Regional Development Agency, the whole of Durlston Country Park is now once again under the management of Dorset County Council.
	archive.thisisdorset.net /2003/12/15/73185.html (518 words)

	Durlston - Marine Research Area
		As well as providing a fascinating facility for visitors to the Park visitor centre, the hydrophone gives advance notice of dolphin activity (they are often heard before they are seen).
		The Durlston Guillemot colony is the easternmost in Britain.
		The camera, which is maintained and monitored with the help of the Friends of Durlston, relays live images of the Guillemot colony to the Durlston Country Park visitor centre and is an important and popular focus for Coastwatch educational activities.
	csweb.bournemouth.ac.uk /oldcoastlink/durlmar2.htm (351 words)

	Dulston Information, Accommodation, Attractions, History, Maps, Pictures, Beach, Hotel, Guest House, B&B, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		This is your guide for Information about Durlston, Isle of Purbeck including local information on history, getting around the area with maps and route planners, accommodation, good food and drink (local real ale and local fresh seafood), Durlston and the Isle of Purbecks attractions and also picture galleries.
		The reason for Durlston's natural riches lies in a combination of geography, geology, history and careful management which has created a mosaic of nationally important wildlife habitats : sea-cliffs, downs, ancient meadows, hedgerows, woodland even dry-stone walls each with their characteristic plants and animals.The Visitor Centre is a must for all;
		Durlston Marine Project, based at the Visitor Centre has done much to improve our knowledge of the local marine environment, and through the cliff mounted camera and hydrophone, share this with our visitors.
	www.visitingdorset.co.uk /durlston.htm (443 words)

	Durlston Bay - How to find and access this Fossil Location with Maps and Directions
		The best way to access Durlston Bay is via the Durlston Country Park, here there is a large car park with toilets, cafe and other attractions.
		The road that takes you to the car park, may seem like you have taken the wrong direction, it is a narrow road with speed bumps etc and does not look like an official route.
		Both ends of Durlston Bay are good as the mammal bed dips at both ends.
	www.durlston.ukfossils.co.uk /Durlston-Fossils-Geology/location-access.htm (283 words)

	Durlston Country Park Hotels. Hotels near Durlston Country Park - Accommodation UK
		All our discount Durlston Country Park hotels are specially selected with guaranteed low internet rates for all our England and UK hotels.
		From a cheap Durlston Country Park hotel, to 4 and 5 star Durlston Country Park hotels with special offers, you are sure to find the best Durlston Country Park hotel Accommodation for you.
		Take a Picture tour of Durlston Country Park, and please come back after your visit to submit your own.
	www.picturesofengland.com /England/Dorset/Swanage/Durlston_Country_Park/hotels2/ratinghigh (1081 words)

	Sandringham Hotel, Swanage, Dorset
		Other facilities include a private car park at the front of the hotel, a comfortable and spacious lounge on the ground floor and a small conservatory bar adjacent to the dining room.
		The Sandringham is situated overlooking Durlston Bay and is an ideal base for exploring the superb surrounding countryside.
		The natural beauty of the Durlston Country Park, Peveril Downs and the renowned safe sandy beaches are all within a few minutes walk from the Hotel.
	www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/sandringham.html (431 words)

	Durlston Country Park - Tourist Guide to the Isle of Purbeck
		Situated in the south-east corner of the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, a mile south of Swanage, lies Durlston Country Park - 280 acres of very special countryside.
		The bare statistics merely hint at the amazing diversity of wildlife: 33 species of breeding butterfly, over 300 species of bird recorded, 500 wildflowers, 500 moths and thousands of other invertebrates.
		The Visitor Centre is a must for all; recent wildlife sightings, daily and monthly displays all ensure up-to-the minute information for visitors, there are also live pictures from the seabird colony on the cliffs and the sounds from an underwater hydrophone.
	www.visitingpurbeck.co.uk /durlston.php (403 words)

	Durlston Country Park in the Swanage online directory, all the local businesses, clubs and websites listed for free (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Located on the cliff top at Durlston Head and with magnificent views to the Isle of Wight, the park contains cliffs populated by sea birds, wildflower meadows and woodlands of great nature conservation interest.
		The visitor centre contains displays about the park including a cliff top camera and underwater hydrophone to monitor the semi-resident population of dolphins that are often seen from the coast path.
		Durlston Marine Project, a community based marine research and education programme is based at the Park and is fully described.
	www.virtual-swanage.co.uk /directory/info.aspx?id=245 (167 words)

	BirdForum - Dorset weekend
		Upton Country Park can be quite good for mudflats but shows best on a low tide which will be at 11.00 on Sat and 12.40 on Sun.
		Durlston Country Park at Swanage offers good costal watching and is often on early migration routes but might be just a week or 2 too early still.
		Durlston country park has recently had a wintering Firecrest by the gate just before you get to the lighthouse,also look out for the Fulmars which should be back on the cliffs by now.Portland bill has wintering Purple sandpipers on the rocks by the Obelisk.Hope this helps.
	www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?p=282451 (843 words)

	BBC - Dorset - Coast - Point 5: The Downs
		Durlston Bay is dolphin spotting territory – if you are lucky, you could spot a group of dolphins ranging from individuals up to a pod of 12 which frequent the waters around Durlston, attracted by the fish and other marine life which live in the rocky shelves around this part of the coast.
		The Durlston Marine Project was set up to monitor the numbers of dolphins in the area and help with conservation issues along a voluntary marine nature reserve that extends 25 kilometres along the Purbeck coastline from South Haven Point to St. Aldhelm's Head.
		Walk up the Downs towards Durlston – if you don’t want to use the grassy bank, there is an alternative road route - just follow the signs to Durlston Country Park.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dorset/content/articles/2005/06/28/coast05walks_stage5_feature.shtml (317 words)

	purbeck (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Prepare yourself for an adventure across the frosty heath and through the sheltered woods of the Country Park.
		Durlston’s first guided Bird walk of the year – see what’s dropped in.
		Early migrant birds should be arriving as they travel from their wintering grounds.
	www.greenlink.co.uk /purbeck.htm (513 words)

	Attractions - Bringing you the best of the Isle of Purbeck on the Jurassic coast with Virtual Swanage and Swanage Online
		Take a walk through the parks and gardens, visit a museum or simply enjoy a meal in one of the many cafe's and restaurants.
		Swanage Pier was built in 1896 and was originally used for the thriving paddle steamer industry that worked in the area and to assist the export of the locally quarried Purbeck Stone by sea to Poole and London.
		The award-winning Swanage Railway currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden The branch line from Swanage to Norden Park & Ride is the perfect way to see the beautiful countryside while staying in the town.
	www.virtualswanage.com /page.aspx?p=todo (408 words)

	Durlston Castle and Country Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Durlston Castle is located near the town of Swanage in Dorset, England.
		The castle is situated on the Purbeck cliffs, 215 feet above sea level, in Durlston Country Park.
		The castle was built from local stone and is currently used as the Jurassic Coast Visitor Centre.
	www.pickatrail.com /sun/d/england/information/durlston/durlston.html (285 words)

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