Barber's Rock

Island in Dorset

England

Barber's Rock

Worbarrow Tout Warbarrow Tout view — Worbarrow Tout Credit: Colin Prosser

Barber's Rock is a small island located off the coast of Dorset, England. It is situated approximately 2 kilometers southeast of Portland Bill, within the English Channel. The island is a part of the Jurassic Coast, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its geological significance.

Covering an area of just 0.3 hectares, Barber's Rock is a prominent landmark in the region. Composed of limestone and other sedimentary rocks, the island is characterized by its rugged cliffs that rise steeply from the sea. The highest point on the island reaches about 6 meters above sea level.

Due to its remote location and challenging terrain, Barber's Rock is uninhabited and inaccessible to the public. It is primarily known as a nesting site for various seabird species, including guillemots and razorbills. Their presence contributes to the island's ecological value.

The waters surrounding Barber's Rock are rich in marine biodiversity, attracting divers and snorkelers who are eager to explore the underwater ecosystem. The area is also popular among fishermen, as it offers opportunities for catching a variety of fish species.

While the island itself does not have any human infrastructure, the nearby town of Portland provides amenities and services for visitors. Boat trips and guided tours are available for those interested in observing the island from the water.

Barber's Rock is a captivating natural feature, offering stunning views of the Dorset coastline and providing a vital habitat for wildlife.

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Barber's Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.620114/-2.2129576 or Grid Reference SY8580. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Worbarrow Tout

Warbarrow Tout view

Colin Prosser

Tyneham: west side of Worbarrow Tout

This picture belies the almost-downward view direction of the foreground, where the rock strata head down to the bottom of the cliff. In the background, across Worbarrow Bay, we see the slopes of Rings Hill.

Chris Downer

Tyneham: Worbarrow Bay shoreline

Looking along the shore at Worbarrow, with the mighty Rings Hill providing a dramatic backdrop.

Chris Downer

Mupe Ledges and Mupe Rocks

Looking down onto the headland from above Mupe Bay.

Tony Atkin

Little Bindon

Looking toward the derelict farmhouse on the military range below Bindon Hill which is shrouded in cloud.

Tony Atkin

Worbarrow Bay: a safe anchorage

Taken from the western side of Worbarrow Tout with the slumped coastline of Rings Hill providing a perfect backdrop. The gap in the cliffs is Arish Mell.

Stuart Logan

Worbarrow Bay

Bindon Hill in the distance.

Chris Andrews

Mupe Rocks

Mupe Rocks consist of harder limestone rocks hence they are more durable against the erosion of the sea, here they viewed from the coast path above Mupe Bay.

Philip Halling

Mupe Bay

The high chalk cliffs of Bindon Hill tower above Mupe Bay. Thousands of tonnes of rock lie at the foot of the cliff as a result of huge rockfall.

Philip Halling

Worbarrow Tout

Worbarrow Tout viewed from the north, just inside the same grid square (GPS checked).

Philip Halling

Fossil forest, Lulworth

These fossilised tree stumps are only accessible whilst the Lulworth range is open to the public.

Philip Halling

World War II pill box

A World War II pill box overlooking the sea above Smugglers Cove. The South Coast Path passes this pill box which is situated on the Lulworth military range.

Philip Halling

Worbarrow Tout

A view from almost due south from a boat in the bay

Nigel Mykura

Worbarrow Tout

View of Worbarrow Tout from the south west showing the headland head on.

Nigel Mykura

Mupe Bay

View of the cliffs above the bay from a boat cruising along the coast approximately 600m offshore. The right hand side of the image is in SY8480. The geology is chalk on the right hand side overlying the softer Lower Cretaceous Wealden strata on the left.

Nigel Mykura

Cliffs at Bindon Hill

These low cliffs lie between Lulworth cove in the west and Mupe Rocks in the east and the lowest cliffs are Portland stone over which lie the Purbeck beds. These are the hard resistant rocks that are seen clearly at Lulworth and Durdle door. This is where the fossil forest is found.

Nigel Mykura

Ruin, Lulworth Ranges

Maps of the last 120 years have shown this without a name or function, although earlier it does not seem to have been a ruin. It is by a footpath (a track) through the ranges, open most weekends.

Robin Webster