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Size: 44.5 & 103ha.
Unchanged for centuries and still managed using traditional techniques. The dry heath, a carpet of purple in late summer, and wet boggy areas with acid peaty pools are home to many wildlife species, some quite rare.
> New wetland creation project at Tadnoll
Wildlife interest:
- Birds include hobby, nightjar, woodlark and Dartford warbler.
- Many interesting dragon & damselflies live in the wetter areas, whilst silver-studded blue butterflies can be found on the open heaths.
- Flowers include greater burnet & marsh cinquefoil in the meadows & bog asphodel, heath orchids & sphagnum mosses in the wet areas.
Best time to visit:
High summer, but there is likely to be something of interest at any time of the year.
Access:
Ground uneven & boggy in places, but several marked trails cross the reserves.
Location:
Map ref. Tadnoll SY 791875 & Winfrith SY 809876
Tadnoll - On the A352 take the first left turn after Owermoigne. After the mill on the left continue for approx. 500m. Park on roadside. Tadnoll reserve is on the right opposite a derelict barn.
Winfrith - On the A352 turn off opposite the Red Lion pub. Entrance to Winfrith reserve is just left after the first turn. Park on the roadside. |
