The proposed 1,400-acre site at Chickerell, Dorset, is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, lying between Dorchester and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Black Down is a hill on the Purbeck Ridge, a natural formation made of chalk. The treeless summit is a popular viewing point and houses the Hardy Monument. This 72ft high structure was built in tribute to Sir Thomas Hardy, who was a commander during the Battle of Trafalgar. On a clear day, the view from Black Down stretches for miles with Chesil Beach and the Dorset downs observable.
The Cobb in Lyme Regis
The Cobb, Lyme Regis
- Credit: Terry Ife
This location is for all the Jane Austen fans who will no doubt recognise this location from
Persuasion. While it’s not recommended to frolic around like Louisa Musgrove, who jumps down the steps and gets a concussion, The Cobb has magnificent views of Lyme Bay and the English Channel.