Getting here
50.64693, -2.07545
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦115+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dartford Warbler and Little Egret
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦115+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dartford Warbler and Little Egret
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Dartford Warbler, Little Egret, Woodpigeon +112 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Dartford Warbler, Little Egret, Woodpigeon +112 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Glyphotaelius pellucidus, Halesus radiatus +2 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Redshank, Cow-horn Bog-moss, Pointed Spear-moss +84 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Redshank, Cow-horn Bog-moss, Pointed Spear-moss +84 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Bramble, Sheep's Sorrel, Two-horned Pincerwort +3 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
17 signed routes nearby · 19 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
36 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
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Rempstone RideMountain bike route
Studland Bike RideMountain bike route
Priest's WayMountain bike route
Poole Harbour Trails - ArneMountain bike route
Poole Harbour Trails - OwerMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
18 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
New Linebridleway · 645 m
Wildlife to spot
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