Maps & Site Information

Please note that these maps are not 100% accurate, and should be used as a guide only. Maps can be printed out as A4 or A3 depending on the printer you are using.

Cogdean Elms Local Nature Reserve (LNR)

This is a tiny nature reserve managed by East Dorset District Council. It is made up of two small meadows of semi-improved acid grassland, edged by mature deciduous trees. There is also a small pond (which is very low and muddy this year due to the lack of water this Spring). Should be an interesting area for insects, birds and flora. Orchids have been found on this site (this year).

Size: 0.5Ha (1.2 acres) Grid reference: SY 993 978

Hugh Miles' Garden

Hugh's garden is made up of different sized ponds, interspersed by grass, flowerbeds, wildflower areas and shrubs. The whole garden is edged by mature trees (deciduous). Should be a great area for flora, moths, birds, pond life, bugs and bats!

Size: Approx 0.81Ha (2 acres) Grid reference:SY 993 981

Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground

This is a busy recreation area with tennis courts, cricket/football pitches and skateboarding. However, head towards the views of Badbury Rings (to your left) and you will find two small fields, surrounded by hedges and deciduous mature trees. One field is mown, the other has mown paths but the rest of the grass is left to grow throughout the summer. Within the larger of these fields there is also an area that has been planted with wildflower seed by the Corfe Mullen Parish Council. Should be an interesting place for birds, insects and flora.

Size: 17.8Ha (44 acres) Grid reference: (Parking) SY 987 979

Upton Heath Nature Reserve

A surviving area of Dorset heathland with views across Poole Harbour, Corfe Castle & the Isle of Purbeck. The nature of the terrain reflects its historic use for pottery & brick making. All 6 British reptile species are found on the dry heath. Numerous birds including Stonechats and Dartford warblers. The boggy areas support many dragonfly species as well as carnivorous round-leaved sundew & raft spiders.

Size: 205Ha (506 acres) Grid reference: Urban Wildlife Centre - SY 978 949

Bear Mead Reserve

This is a privately owned area of land on the banks of the River Stour. The area includes meadow and pasture, old hawthorn hedgerows dotted with big ash trees, and of course the River Stour. Should be a good area for mammals, birds, moths, flora, insects and "river life".

Size: 1.01Ha (2.5 acres) Grid reference: Entrance (bridleway) SY 986 987

Corfe Mullen Parish

Corfe Mullen is a large parish, covering many acres of land. Habitats include floodplain, woodland (coniferous and deciduous), wet woodland, lowland heath, unimproved meadows, streams and improved grassland. It is criss-crossed by public footpaths.

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