Plan your visit
PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome25 ha
Getting here
50.72801, -2.38729
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕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
ParkingPicnic spot
Best for
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, car park; Nature reserve — public outdoor space
Free
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
Walking
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Frome Valley WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hardy’s cottage to Max GateWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
55 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Route 2Cycling route
National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Frome Valley Cycle TrailCycling route
Dorset trail
Named routeRef FVTLocal cycle route
Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route32 m
Named routeRef 2Length 32 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route148 m
Named routeRef 26Length 148 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
🐴Horse riding
5 public paths nearby
Public paths
🐴
Horse riding
Black Bottombridleway · 950 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 950 mSurface gravelPath type: bridleway
Wildlife to spot
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