Its flanks are the result of prehistoric landslides and the inaccessible slopes of the undercliff provide a secluded wildlife habitat.

Walking to the base of White Nothe along the shore from Ringstead Bay is possible, but it is cut off at high tide, so much care should be taken.

Walking east along a clifftop path below the summit of Chaldon Hill is possible to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove.

Immediately to the northwest of White Nothe is the Burning Cliff,[4] which from 1826 smouldered with an underground fire for several years due to the bituminous shale.

[5] Situated at the top of White Nothe is a World War II pillbox, constructed in 1940–41 of brick and concrete, as part of the anti-invasion measures.