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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. You can plan your visit using the nature reserve finder below.

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Ashley Wood

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Ancient hazel and ash coppice which is carpeted in bluebells in the Spring

Bracketts Coppice

Yeovil

A hidden gem in west Dorset. This is home to some of Dorset's best loved species including dormice, otters and woodpeckers.

Brownsea Island

Poole

Dorset Wildlife Trust manages 100 hectares of land on the northern side of Brownsea Island - it is an internationally important nature reserve featuring rare wildlife including red squirrels and…

Higher Hyde Heath

Wareham, Dorset

An internationally important area of dry & wet lowland heathland & woodland

Kilwood

Wareham, Dorset

Ancient and regenerating woodland over former clay mining, dating back to Roman times

Lorton Meadows

Weymouth, Dorset

A haven of peaceful green meadows, hedgerows and woodland, this reserve offers a chance to experience some fabulous wildlife right in the middle of town.

Loscombe

Bridport, Dorset

A hidden, steep sided valley bounded by river and hedgerow.

Lytchett Bay

Poole, Dorset

Internationally important area of Poole Harbour managed in partnership with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation; part of The Great Heath Living Landscape.