national reserve in Dorset

Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve is the perfect place to start exploring Dorset’s Jurassic coast. Acres of wildflower meadows, sea cliffs, woodland, superb coastal walking and specta…

A popular land train service running between Hengistbury Head main car park and Mudeford spit.

Come and see nesting herons and little egrets between March and June, while nuthatches and woodpeckers feed at the car park bird feeders in winter. Plan a visit.

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Vast area of sandy beaches and heathland

The Stour Valley nature reserve consists of a two-mile stretch of riverside footpath, as well as meadows, hedgerows and woodland.

Lytchett Fields is one of the premier wetland sites in Dorset and has seen more than 30 species of wading birds visit since its creation in 2013. Plan a visit.

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Heathland is a true treasure under constant threat. Help Poole council to ensure it remains a haven for rare wildlife and an asset for our community.

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The large reedbed, open water, saltmarsh, wet grassland & bushes attract many different birds such as bearded tits & Cetti's warblers, which can be seen all year.

Site description from the UK SPA Network: its scope and content (SPA Review published 2001) for site UK9010101 Dorset Heathlands

National Nature Reserves are our finest wildlife and geological sites. Most are open all year round and free. Please enjoy your visit.

RSPB Arne - it's a very special place for both people and wildlife - with a staggering mix of habitats along the Arne peninsular,

UK conservation charity, behind the scenes of everyday island life. Wildlife sanctuary. Home of red squirrels & birthplace of scouting .