Burngate

Settlement in Dorset

England

Burngate

Lulworth Cove at dawn Credit: Alan Hughes

Burngate is a small village located in Dorset, England. Situated on the Isle of Purbeck, it lies within the picturesque surroundings of the Purbeck Hills and boasts stunning views of the English Channel. With a population of around 500 residents, Burngate is a quaint and peaceful village that attracts visitors seeking tranquility and natural beauty.

The village is known for its rich history, which dates back centuries. Its name is believed to have originated from the burn, a small stream that runs through the village. Burngate was historically a farming community, and remnants of its agricultural past can still be seen in the surrounding fields and farms.

One of the main attractions in Burngate is the Burngate Stone Carving Centre. This unique establishment offers workshops and courses on stone carving, attracting artists and enthusiasts from all over the country. The center also houses a gallery where visitors can view and purchase beautiful stone carvings created by local artists.

Nature lovers are drawn to Burngate for its access to the stunning countryside. The village is surrounded by walking trails that lead to the nearby Purbeck Hills and the South West Coast Path, offering breathtaking views of the Dorset coastline. The area is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including rare birds and butterflies, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Although small in size, Burngate offers a peaceful and picturesque retreat for visitors seeking relaxation and a connection with nature. With its historic charm, stunning landscapes, and artistic offerings, this Dorset village is a true gem for those who venture to explore it.

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Burngate Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.634893/-2.2345599 or Grid Reference SY8381. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lulworth Cove at dawn

Alan Hughes

Lulworth Cove

Cliffs at Lulworth.

Wayland Smith

Lulworth Cove

Graham Hogg

Little Bindon

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

Tony Atkin

Lulworth Cove

View of the eastern side of the cove with the photographer standing a few metres south of the 8000 northing grid line which approximates to the left hand side of the image.

Nigel Mykura

Lulworth Cove

Photo date c1930. Must be one of the most photographed places in UK! Many very similar photos on this site.

Ethel Tiller 1885-1946

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

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

Lulworth Ranges - track

This is used by one of the footpaths which are open when the ranges are not being used, usually most weekends. Where paths follow tracks such as this, the walking is easy, but some paths go off track and feature some diabolical gradients, usually supplied with never-ending steps.

Robin Webster

Pebbly beach at Lulworth Cove

The cove has formed due to bands of rock of alternating resistance running parallel to the shore (a concordant coastline). A narrow band of Portland limestone rocks forms the shoreline. Behind this is a narrow band of slightly less resistant Purbeck limestone. Behind this are 300-350 metres of much less resistant clays and greensands (Wealden clays, Gault and Upper Greensand). Forming the back of the cove is a band of chalk, which is considerably more resistant than the clays and sands, but less resistant than the limestones. The entrance to the cove is a narrow gap in the limestone bands. This was formed by a combination wave action , glacial melt waters and the processes of weathering. The wide part of the cove is where the weak clays and greensands have been eroded. The back of the cove is the chalk, which the sea has been unable to erode as fast as it does not dissolve in the sea acids. The unique shape of the cove is a result of wave diffraction. The narrow entrance to the cove ensures that as waves enter they bend into an arced shape.

Phil Champion