nature preserve in Tarrant Keyneston

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

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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.

Walk along paths & rides and look for signs of badgers and fallow deer. See common woodland birds in spring and turtle doves in spring and summer. Plan a visit.

The RSPB is the country’s largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home and secure a healthy environment for wildlife. Join us.

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