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Stalbridge Recreation Area

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Chiffchaff
  • 🐕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 — Robin, Chiffchaff, Blackcap +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Chiffchaff, Blackcap +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood +9 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Stour Valley WayWalking route100 km
Named routeRef SVWLength 100 kmRegional walking route
Church Walkpublic footpath · 338 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 338 mPath type: footway
Pond Walkpublic footpath · 13 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 13 mPath type: residential
Pond Walkpublic footpath · 57 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 57 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
North Dorset Cycle WayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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