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LODMOOR

108 ha

📷 Alex McGregor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

DogsWalksFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome108 ha

Getting here

50.63095, -2.44402

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Farm visits

Farm attraction nearby

Varies

Picnic day out

Country park — good for group day out

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 50: Ferrybridge to Lulworth Cove)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to LulworthWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
South Dorset RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef SDRRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 48: Abbotsbury to Ferrybridge)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
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Cycling

62 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Rodwell TrailCycling route
Named route
National Cycle Network Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route105 m
Named routeLength 105 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route86 m
Named routeLength 86 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route916 m
Named routeRef 26Length 916 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route33 m
Named routeLength 33 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this country park

Lodmoor is a 108-hectare Country Park situated in Dorset, South West England. It features wetlands and lagoons, providing essential habitat for migratory birds, waterfowl, and a diversity of aquatic life, with opportunities for walking and birdwatching.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Lodmoor Nature Reserve

📷 Alex McGregor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Lodmoor Nature Reserve

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Lodmoor Country ParkUrban park500 m→🌱Sluice GardensUrban park700 m→🌱Nothe GardensUrban park2.7 km→🌱WillowbrookUrban park1 km→🌱Radipole ParkUrban park1.4 km→🐄OttersVisitor farm500 m→

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