Getting here
50.64699, -2.08187
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
- 🐕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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕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
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Bird watching
Strong match
Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Wildlife
Strong match
Lowland heathland priority habitat
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Forest walks
Good match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
16 signed routes nearby · 22 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Shipstal trailWalking route
Shipstal trail, part of Arne RSPB reserve. Permissive route for people who have paid to access the reserve
🚴Cycling
35 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
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Rempstone RideMountain bike route
Priest's WayMountain bike route
Poole Harbour Trails - ArneMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
21 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
New Linebridleway · 645 m
Wildlife to spot
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