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Bottom Wood

13 ha

📷 Becky Williamson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome13 ha

Getting here

50.72643, -2.74426

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦122+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Herring Gull
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Herring Gull, Pied Wagtail +119 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Herring Gull, Pied Wagtail +119 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Oedemera femoralis, Eristalis tenax +9 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Oedemera femoralis, Eristalis tenax +9 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 37 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
The Cogden Circular, Hive BeachWalking route3.5 km
Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 1:00Round tripLocal walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 47: Seatown to Abbotsbury)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Hive Beach coast path walk, Hive BeachWalking route1.7 km
Named routeLength 1.7 kmDuration 0:30Round tripLocal walking route
Old Church Roadpublic footpath · 56 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 56 mSurface unpavedPath type: residential
Marrowbone Lanepublic footpath · 197 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 197 mPath type: track
Green Lanepublic footpath · 46 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 46 mSurface compactedPath type: service
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Cycling

40 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 267Cycling route
Named routeRef 267National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route171 m
Named routeRef 2Length 171 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route25 m
Named routeRef 267Length 25 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route489 m
Named routeRef 2Length 489 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Green Lanebridleway · 99 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 99 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Long Lanebridleway · 62 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 62 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Phone Mast on Bottom Wood Hill

📷 Becky Williamson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Phone Mast on Bottom Wood Hill

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🌱Borough GardensUrban park1.2 km→🌱The Station GardensUrban park2 km→🌱West Bay Salt House GreenUrban park2.1 km→🌱St Mary's ChurchyardUrban park1.1 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds1.1 km→🌱St. Swithun's Church GardensUrban park1.7 km→

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