Getting here
50.64756, -2.14948
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Strong match
Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies
Wildlife
Strong match
Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Purbeck WayWalking route
South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)Walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Lulworth Range WalksWalking route
Wareham Forest WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Wareham/PooleCycling route
Route 2Cycling route
National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster
Lawrence RideCycling route
Castle RideCycling route
Priory RideCycling route
Poole Harbour Trails - BCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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