Captured on a beautiful spring day in May, this photograph showcases the stunning Man O’War Cove, tucked away on the eastern side of the Durdle Door headland along Dorset’s magnificent Jurassic Coast.

While most visitors flock to the iconic limestone arch of Durdle Door, Man O’War Cove holds its own with equally dramatic beauty and quieter charm. Unlike the famously pebbly Durdle Door beach, this cove offers soft sand and fine pebbles underfoot — perfect for a peaceful escape. When we visited midweek, the area was still buzzing with fellow explorers. We began our descent in the rain and ended our climb back up in sunhats and sun cream — a classic late spring day on England’s south coast, full of its unpredictable magic.