Ashley Wood
Ancient hazel and ash coppice which is carpeted in bluebells in the Spring
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Visiting Nature Reserves
Our nature reserves are still open for you to enjoy. When visiting, please be considerate of others by following Government Guidance and practice social distancing at all times to keep everyone safe. You can plan your visit using the nature reserve finder below.
Bracketts Coppice
A hidden gem in west Dorset. This is home to some of Dorset's best loved species including dormice, otters and woodpeckers.
Girdlers Coppice
A fine example of oak woodland and hazel coppice with a very rich ground flora
Greenhill Down
A reserve with a mix of different habitats, attracting a wide variety insects and birds
Hibbitts Woods
Two attractive areas of ancient woodland, including a small flower-rich meadow at Adam's Green