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A stronghold for some of the UK’s rarer species and a stunning woodland walk
Visit the Wild Chesil Centre - it's the gateway to the iconic Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon. Find out about Chesil's diverse wildlife, remarkable geology and stunning views.…
A peaceful place to take time out and enjoy the natural world.
A chalk grassland on a steep north facing slope
A charming pocket of old orchard - sit a while in the dappled shade of an apple tree and watch the insects buzz by.
A fine example of oak woodland and hazel coppice with a very rich ground flora
It’s amazing how much wildlife can be supported by one small hay-meadow site, as the reserve at our Dorset Wildlife Trust Headquarters at Brooklands Farm proves.
A rare chance to see stunning displays of chalk downland flowers and butterflies with stunning views over the Blackmore Vale.
