2.9 miles from studland
Townsend
Swanage, Dorset
Rare limestone grassland on the site of an old quarry
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3.2 miles from studland
Brownsea Island
Poole
Brownsea Island is an internationally important nature reserve featuring rare wildlife, including red squirrels and wading birds. Located at the heart of Poole Harbour, it is managed by Dorset…
6.3 miles from studland
Kilwood
Wareham, Dorset
Ancient and regenerating woodland over former clay mining, dating back to Roman times
7.0 miles from studland
Stonehill Down
Wareham, Dorset
High on the chalk ridge in the Isle of Purbeck, this downland reserve has far-reaching views across to Poole Harbour.
7.4 miles from studland
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.
7.7 miles from studland
Upton Heath
Broadstone, Dorset
A surviving area of Dorset heathland with views across Poole Harbour, Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck. A beautiful nature reserve to visit at any time of the year.
8.0 miles from studland
The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre
Kimmeridge, Dorset
The Wild Seas Centre is open 11am-4pm at weekends during November. It will be closed during December and January. Please be aware that masks need to be worn inside the centre and measures are in…
9.5 miles from studland
Corfe Mullen Meadows
Wimborne, Dorset
A traditional hay meadow with an abundance of wildflower species.
9.9 miles from studland
Happy Bottom
Wimborne, Dorset
Happy Bottom Nature Reserve is a safe environment where wildlife can thrive, with a rich and varied history, spanning Roman roads, nearby ancient barrows, Victorian railways and 20th century…
10.9 miles from studland
Sopley Common
Christchurch, Dorset
Dry and wet heath, bordered by woodland